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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.18, 44,508.72 and 20,940.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.18, 44,508.72 and 20,940.49 is: 28,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.18 : 44,508.72 = 20,940.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.18/44,508.72 = 20,940.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.18x = 44,508.72 × 20,940.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.18x = 932,034,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,034,406.07/32,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,877.74

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