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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.08, 44,557.84 and 20,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.08, 44,557.84 and 20,954.80 is: 28,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.08 : 44,557.84 = 20,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.08/44,557.84 = 20,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.08x = 44,557.84 × 20,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.08x = 933,700,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,700,625.63/32,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,929.46

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