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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.50, 44,275.48 and 20,767.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.50, 44,275.48 and 20,767.65 is: 28,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.50 : 44,275.48 = 20,767.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.50/44,275.48 = 20,767.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.50x = 44,275.48 × 20,767.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.50x = 919,497,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,497,672.22/32,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,649.70

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