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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.54, 44,620.89 and 20,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.54, 44,620.89 and 20,235.63 is: 27,929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.54 : 44,620.89 = 20,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.54/44,620.89 = 20,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.54x = 44,620.89 × 20,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.54x = 902,931,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,931,820.31/32,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,929.01

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