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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.76, 44,538.92 and 20,330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.76, 44,538.92 and 20,330.56 is: 28,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.76 : 44,538.92 = 20,330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.76/44,538.92 = 20,330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.76x = 44,538.92 × 20,330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.76x = 905,501,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,501,185.40/32,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,044.72

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