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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.90, 44,626.91 and 20,240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.90, 44,626.91 and 20,240.01 is: 27,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.90 : 44,626.91 = 20,240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.90/44,626.91 = 20,240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.90x = 44,626.91 × 20,240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.90x = 903,249,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,249,003.47/32,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,935.05

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