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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.63, 44,504.50 and 20,306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.63, 44,504.50 and 20,306.21 is: 28,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.63 : 44,504.50 = 20,306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.63/44,504.50 = 20,306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.63x = 44,504.50 × 20,306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.63x = 903,717,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,717,398.89/32,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,010.41

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