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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.96, 44,773.56 and 20,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.96, 44,773.56 and 20,497.32 is: 28,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.96 : 44,773.56 = 20,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.96/44,773.56 = 20,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.96x = 44,773.56 × 20,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.96x = 917,737,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,737,986.86/32,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,290.36

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