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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289, 44,577.09 and 20,968.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289, 44,577.09 and 20,968.62 is: 28,948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289 : 44,577.09 = 20,968.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289/44,577.09 = 20,968.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289x = 44,577.09 × 20,968.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289x = 934,720,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,720,060.92/32,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,948.56

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