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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.13, 44,510.71 and 20,310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.13, 44,510.71 and 20,310.71 is: 28,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.13 : 44,510.71 = 20,310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.13/44,510.71 = 20,310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.13x = 44,510.71 × 20,310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.13x = 904,043,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,043,798.60/32,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,016.62

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