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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.30, 44,537.01 and 20,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.30, 44,537.01 and 20,348.50 is: 28,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.30 : 44,537.01 = 20,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.30/44,537.01 = 20,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.30x = 44,537.01 × 20,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.30x = 906,261,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,261,347.99/32,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,087.80

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