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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,088.59, 44,267.53 and 20,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,088.59, 44,267.53 and 20,761.78 is: 28,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,088.59 : 44,267.53 = 20,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,088.59/44,267.53 = 20,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,088.59x = 44,267.53 × 20,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,088.59x = 919,072,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,072,578.65/32,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,641.73

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