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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.72, 44,270.90 and 20,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.72, 44,270.90 and 20,900.72 is: 28,844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.72 : 44,270.90 = 20,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.72/44,270.90 = 20,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.72x = 44,270.90 × 20,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.72x = 925,293,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,293,685.05/32,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,844.47

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