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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.64, 44,536.08 and 20,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.64, 44,536.08 and 20,953.12 is: 28,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.64 : 44,536.08 = 20,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.64/44,536.08 = 20,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.64x = 44,536.08 × 20,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.64x = 933,169,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,169,828.57/32,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,891.92

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