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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.30, 44,538.39 and 20,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.30, 44,538.39 and 20,349.50 is: 28,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.30 : 44,538.39 = 20,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.30/44,538.39 = 20,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.30x = 44,538.39 × 20,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.30x = 906,333,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,333,967.31/32,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,089.18

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