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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.98, 44,563.44 and 20,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.98, 44,563.44 and 20,954.81 is: 28,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.98 : 44,563.44 = 20,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.98/44,563.44 = 20,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.98x = 44,563.44 × 20,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.98x = 933,818,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,818,418.15/32,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,923.35

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