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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.83, 44,254.82 and 20,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.83, 44,254.82 and 20,580.55 is: 28,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.83 : 44,254.82 = 20,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.83/44,254.82 = 20,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.83x = 44,254.82 × 20,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.83x = 910,788,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,788,476.57/32,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,387.77

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