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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.24, 44,602.82 and 20,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.24, 44,602.82 and 20,969.82 is: 28,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.24 : 44,602.82 = 20,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.24/44,602.82 = 20,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.24x = 44,602.82 × 20,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.24x = 935,313,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,313,002.04/32,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,942.51

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