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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.63, 44,510.02 and 20,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.63, 44,510.02 and 20,310.20 is: 28,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.63 : 44,510.02 = 20,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.63/44,510.02 = 20,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.63x = 44,510.02 × 20,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.63x = 904,007,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,007,468.70/32,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,015.93

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