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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.28, 44,276.58 and 20,768.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.28, 44,276.58 and 20,768.45 is: 28,650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.28 : 44,276.58 = 20,768.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.28/44,276.58 = 20,768.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.28x = 44,276.58 × 20,768.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.28x = 919,555,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,555,716.52/32,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,650.81

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