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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.04, 44,670.30 and 20,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.04, 44,670.30 and 20,441.08 is: 28,198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.04 : 44,670.30 = 20,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.04/44,670.30 = 20,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.04x = 44,670.30 × 20,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.04x = 913,109,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,109,175.92/32,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,198.01

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