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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.04, 44,526.24 and 20,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.04, 44,526.24 and 20,316.24 is: 28,040.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.04 : 44,526.24 = 20,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.04/44,526.24 = 20,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.04x = 44,526.24 × 20,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.04x = 904,605,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,605,778.14/32,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,040.19

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