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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.69, 44,504.58 and 20,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.69, 44,504.58 and 20,306.27 is: 28,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.69 : 44,504.58 = 20,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.69/44,504.58 = 20,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.69x = 44,504.58 × 20,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.69x = 903,721,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,721,845.96/32,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,010.49

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