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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.14, 44,676.03 and 20,424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.14, 44,676.03 and 20,424.43 is: 28,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.14 : 44,676.03 = 20,424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.14/44,676.03 = 20,424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.14x = 44,676.03 × 20,424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.14x = 912,482,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,482,447.41/32,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,189.89

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