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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.70, 44,534.34 and 20,913.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.70, 44,534.34 and 20,913.17 is: 28,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.70 : 44,534.34 = 20,913.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.70/44,534.34 = 20,913.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.70x = 44,534.34 × 20,913.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.70x = 931,354,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,354,000.59/32,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,866.94

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