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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.58, 44,544.66 and 20,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.58, 44,544.66 and 20,958.25 is: 28,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.58 : 44,544.66 = 20,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.58/44,544.66 = 20,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.58x = 44,544.66 × 20,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.58x = 933,578,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,578,120.45/32,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,903.72

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