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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.50, 44,305.59 and 20,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.50, 44,305.59 and 20,927.50 is: 28,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.50 : 44,305.59 = 20,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.50/44,305.59 = 20,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.50x = 44,305.59 × 20,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.50x = 927,205,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,205,234.73/32,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,879.95

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