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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.08, 44,503.12 and 20,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.08, 44,503.12 and 20,927.76 is: 28,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.08 : 44,503.12 = 20,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.08/44,503.12 = 20,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.08x = 44,503.12 × 20,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.08x = 931,350,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,350,614.61/32,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,861.12

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