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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.92, 44,655.66 and 20,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.92, 44,655.66 and 20,265.96 is: 27,968.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.92 : 44,655.66 = 20,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.92/44,655.66 = 20,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.92x = 44,655.66 × 20,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.92x = 904,989,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,989,819.33/32,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,968.97

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