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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.16, 44,329.32 and 20,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.16, 44,329.32 and 20,795.08 is: 28,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.16 : 44,329.32 = 20,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.16/44,329.32 = 20,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.16x = 44,329.32 × 20,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.16x = 921,831,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,831,669.55/32,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,693.22

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