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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.14, 44,516.22 and 20,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.14, 44,516.22 and 20,314.72 is: 28,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.14 : 44,516.22 = 20,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.14/44,516.22 = 20,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.14x = 44,516.22 × 20,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.14x = 904,334,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,334,544.76/32,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,022.14

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