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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,124.59, 44,290.64 and 20,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,124.59, 44,290.64 and 20,774.06 is: 28,641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,124.59 : 44,290.64 = 20,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,124.59/44,290.64 = 20,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,124.59x = 44,290.64 × 20,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,124.59x = 920,096,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,096,087.47/32,124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,641.49

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