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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.25, 44,659.03 and 20,445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.25, 44,659.03 and 20,445.93 is: 28,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.25 : 44,659.03 = 20,445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.25/44,659.03 = 20,445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.25x = 44,659.03 × 20,445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.25x = 913,095,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,095,401.25/32,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,211.34

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