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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.28, 44,630.58 and 20,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.28, 44,630.58 and 20,997.40 is: 28,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.28 : 44,630.58 = 20,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.28/44,630.58 = 20,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.28x = 44,630.58 × 20,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.28x = 937,126,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,126,140.49/32,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,993.19

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