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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.20, 44,528.13 and 20,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.20, 44,528.13 and 20,908.67 is: 28,860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.20 : 44,528.13 = 20,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.20/44,528.13 = 20,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.20x = 44,528.13 × 20,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.20x = 931,023,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,023,753.25/32,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,860.72

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