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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.04, 44,625.72 and 20,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.04, 44,625.72 and 20,239.14 is: 27,933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.04 : 44,625.72 = 20,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.04/44,625.72 = 20,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.04x = 44,625.72 × 20,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.04x = 903,186,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,186,194.68/32,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,933.85

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