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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.59, 44,292.01 and 20,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.59, 44,292.01 and 20,775.06 is: 28,642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.59 : 44,292.01 = 20,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.59/44,292.01 = 20,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.59x = 44,292.01 × 20,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.59x = 920,169,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,169,165.27/32,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,642.87

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