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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.71, 44,273.02 and 20,765.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.71, 44,273.02 and 20,765.85 is: 28,647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.71 : 44,273.02 = 20,765.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.71/44,273.02 = 20,765.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.71x = 44,273.02 × 20,765.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.71x = 919,367,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,367,006.48/32,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,647.23

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