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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.52, 44,485.86 and 20,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.52, 44,485.86 and 20,909.68 is: 28,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.52 : 44,485.86 = 20,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.52/44,485.86 = 20,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.52x = 44,485.86 × 20,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.52x = 930,185,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,185,097.12/32,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,855.90

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