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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.48, 44,734.30 and 20,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.48, 44,734.30 and 20,472.06 is: 28,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.48 : 44,734.30 = 20,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.48/44,734.30 = 20,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.48x = 44,734.30 × 20,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.48x = 915,803,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,803,222.48/32,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,239.83

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