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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.76, 44,408.32 and 20,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.76, 44,408.32 and 20,859.20 is: 28,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.76 : 44,408.32 = 20,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.76/44,408.32 = 20,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.76x = 44,408.32 × 20,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.76x = 926,322,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,322,028.54/32,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,759.05

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