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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.96, 44,749.26 and 20,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.96, 44,749.26 and 20,477.70 is: 28,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.96 : 44,749.26 = 20,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.96/44,749.26 = 20,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.96x = 44,749.26 × 20,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.96x = 916,361,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,361,921.50/32,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,263.62

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