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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.78, 44,223.24 and 20,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.78, 44,223.24 and 20,725.36 is: 28,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.78 : 44,223.24 = 20,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.78/44,223.24 = 20,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.78x = 44,223.24 × 20,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.78x = 916,542,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,542,569.37/32,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,588.55

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