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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.14, 44,299.97 and 20,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.14, 44,299.97 and 20,785.28 is: 28,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.14 : 44,299.97 = 20,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.14/44,299.97 = 20,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.14x = 44,299.97 × 20,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.14x = 920,787,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,787,032.96/32,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,674.11

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