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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.79, 44,467.98 and 20,906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.79, 44,467.98 and 20,906.14 is: 28,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.79 : 44,467.98 = 20,906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.79/44,467.98 = 20,906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.79x = 44,467.98 × 20,906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.79x = 929,653,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,653,815.40/32,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,840.97

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