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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.32, 44,635.92 and 20,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.32, 44,635.92 and 20,407.44 is: 28,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.32 : 44,635.92 = 20,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.32/44,635.92 = 20,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.32x = 44,635.92 × 20,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.32x = 910,904,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,904,859.24/32,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,169.71

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