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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.75, 44,507.43 and 20,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.75, 44,507.43 and 20,308.33 is: 28,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.75 : 44,507.43 = 20,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.75/44,507.43 = 20,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.75x = 44,507.43 × 20,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.75x = 903,871,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,871,464.62/32,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.34

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