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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.48, 44,562.75 and 20,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.48, 44,562.75 and 20,954.31 is: 28,922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.48 : 44,562.75 = 20,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.48/44,562.75 = 20,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.48x = 44,562.75 × 20,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.48x = 933,781,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,781,677.95/32,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,922.66

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