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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.49, 44,178.78 and 20,697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.49, 44,178.78 and 20,697.54 is: 28,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.49 : 44,178.78 = 20,697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.49/44,178.78 = 20,697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.49x = 44,178.78 × 20,697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.49x = 914,392,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,392,066.20/32,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,552.90

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