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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,077.72, 44,269.52 and 20,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,077.72, 44,269.52 and 20,899.72 is: 28,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,077.72 : 44,269.52 = 20,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,077.72/44,269.52 = 20,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,077.72x = 44,269.52 × 20,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,077.72x = 925,220,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,220,572.53/32,077.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,843.09

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