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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.72, 44,569.63 and 20,961.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.72, 44,569.63 and 20,961.93 is: 28,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.72 : 44,569.63 = 20,961.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.72/44,569.63 = 20,961.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.72x = 44,569.63 × 20,961.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.72x = 934,265,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,265,405.17/32,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,913.24

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