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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.23, 44,614.95 and 20,231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.23, 44,614.95 and 20,231.33 is: 27,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.23 : 44,614.95 = 20,231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.23/44,614.95 = 20,231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.23x = 44,614.95 × 20,231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.23x = 902,619,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,619,776.38/32,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,923.07

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