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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.02, 44,503.66 and 20,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.02, 44,503.66 and 20,305.59 is: 28,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.02 : 44,503.66 = 20,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.02/44,503.66 = 20,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.02x = 44,503.66 × 20,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.02x = 903,673,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,673,164.20/32,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,009.57

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