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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.72, 44,251.56 and 20,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.72, 44,251.56 and 20,886.72 is: 28,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.72 : 44,251.56 = 20,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.72/44,251.56 = 20,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.72x = 44,251.56 × 20,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.72x = 924,269,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,269,943.28/32,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,825.14

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