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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.80, 44,541.84 and 20,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.80, 44,541.84 and 20,352 is: 28,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.80 : 44,541.84 = 20,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.80/44,541.84 = 20,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.80x = 44,541.84 × 20,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.80x = 906,515,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,515,527.68/32,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,092.63

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