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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.33, 44,715.27 and 20,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.33, 44,715.27 and 20,333.52 is: 28,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.33 : 44,715.27 = 20,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.33/44,715.27 = 20,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.33x = 44,715.27 × 20,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.33x = 909,218,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,218,678.66/32,415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,049.04

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