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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.62, 44,670.85 and 20,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.62, 44,670.85 and 20,893.41 is: 28,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.62 : 44,670.85 = 20,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.62/44,670.85 = 20,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.62x = 44,670.85 × 20,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.62x = 933,326,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,326,331.86/32,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,822.72

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