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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.72, 44,272.28 and 20,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.72, 44,272.28 and 20,901.72 is: 28,845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.72 : 44,272.28 = 20,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.72/44,272.28 = 20,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.72x = 44,272.28 × 20,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.72x = 925,366,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,366,800.32/32,079.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,845.85

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