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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.60, 44,228.07 and 20,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.60, 44,228.07 and 20,709.54 is: 28,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.60 : 44,228.07 = 20,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.60/44,228.07 = 20,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.60x = 44,228.07 × 20,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.60x = 915,942,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,942,984.79/32,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,592.30

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