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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.58, 44,543.29 and 20,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.58, 44,543.29 and 20,957.25 is: 28,902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.58 : 44,543.29 = 20,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.58/44,543.29 = 20,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.58x = 44,543.29 × 20,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.58x = 933,504,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,504,759.57/32,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,902.35

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