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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.14, 44,674.65 and 20,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.14, 44,674.65 and 20,423.43 is: 28,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.14 : 44,674.65 = 20,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.14/44,674.65 = 20,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.14x = 44,674.65 × 20,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.14x = 912,409,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,409,587.05/32,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,188.51

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