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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.88, 44,508.98 and 20,309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.88, 44,508.98 and 20,309.45 is: 28,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.88 : 44,508.98 = 20,309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.88/44,508.98 = 20,309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.88x = 44,508.98 × 20,309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.88x = 903,953,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,953,065.91/32,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,014.89

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