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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.35, 44,255.51 and 20,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.35, 44,255.51 and 20,753.40 is: 28,629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.35 : 44,255.51 = 20,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.35/44,255.51 = 20,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.35x = 44,255.51 × 20,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.35x = 918,452,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,452,197.47/32,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,629.74

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