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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.28, 44,553.39 and 20,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.28, 44,553.39 and 20,341.06 is: 28,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.28 : 44,553.39 = 20,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.28/44,553.39 = 20,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.28x = 44,553.39 × 20,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.28x = 906,263,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,263,179.19/32,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,059.18

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