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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.66, 44,511.57 and 20,946.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.66, 44,511.57 and 20,946.33 is: 28,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.66 : 44,511.57 = 20,946.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.66/44,511.57 = 20,946.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.66x = 44,511.57 × 20,946.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.66x = 932,354,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,354,034.04/32,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,898.86

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