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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.67, 44,434.72 and 20,875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.67, 44,434.72 and 20,875.63 is: 28,802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.67 : 44,434.72 = 20,875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.67/44,434.72 = 20,875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.67x = 44,434.72 × 20,875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.67x = 927,602,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,602,773.87/32,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,802.47

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