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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.62, 44,507.26 and 20,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.62, 44,507.26 and 20,308.20 is: 28,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.62 : 44,507.26 = 20,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.62/44,507.26 = 20,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.62x = 44,507.26 × 20,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.62x = 903,862,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,862,337.53/32,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.17

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