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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.97, 44,569.98 and 20,962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.97, 44,569.98 and 20,962.18 is: 28,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.97 : 44,569.98 = 20,962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.97/44,569.98 = 20,962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.97x = 44,569.98 × 20,962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.97x = 934,283,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,283,838.55/32,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,913.59

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