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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.76, 44,795.23 and 20,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.76, 44,795.23 and 20,360.76 is: 28,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.76 : 44,795.23 = 20,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.76/44,795.23 = 20,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.76x = 44,795.23 × 20,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.76x = 912,064,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,064,716.16/32,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,098.32

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