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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.08, 44,510.02 and 20,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.08, 44,510.02 and 20,932.76 is: 28,868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.08 : 44,510.02 = 20,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.08/44,510.02 = 20,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.08x = 44,510.02 × 20,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.08x = 931,717,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,717,566.26/32,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,868.02

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