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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.56, 44,572.32 and 20,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.56, 44,572.32 and 20,393.16 is: 28,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.56 : 44,572.32 = 20,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.56/44,572.32 = 20,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.56x = 44,572.32 × 20,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.56x = 908,970,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,970,453.33/32,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,128.82

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