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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.12, 44,506.56 and 20,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.12, 44,506.56 and 20,307.70 is: 28,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.12 : 44,506.56 = 20,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.12/44,506.56 = 20,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.12x = 44,506.56 × 20,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.12x = 903,825,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,825,868.51/32,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,012.48

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