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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.14, 44,514.84 and 20,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.14, 44,514.84 and 20,313.72 is: 28,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.14 : 44,514.84 = 20,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.14/44,514.84 = 20,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.14x = 44,514.84 × 20,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.14x = 904,261,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,261,995.60/32,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,020.76

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