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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.76, 44,493.66 and 20,299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.76, 44,493.66 and 20,299.56 is: 28,014.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.76 : 44,493.66 = 20,299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.76/44,493.66 = 20,299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.76x = 44,493.66 × 20,299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.76x = 903,201,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,201,720.79/32,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,014.28

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