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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.72, 44,252.94 and 20,887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.72, 44,252.94 and 20,887.72 is: 28,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.72 : 44,252.94 = 20,887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.72/44,252.94 = 20,887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.72x = 44,252.94 × 20,887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.72x = 924,343,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,343,019.90/32,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,826.52

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