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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.38, 44,272.57 and 20,765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.38, 44,272.57 and 20,765.52 is: 28,646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.38 : 44,272.57 = 20,765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.38/44,272.57 = 20,765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.38x = 44,272.57 × 20,765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.38x = 919,342,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,342,990.92/32,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,646.77

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