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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.10, 44,802.90 and 20,555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.10, 44,802.90 and 20,555.46 is: 28,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.10 : 44,802.90 = 20,555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.10/44,802.90 = 20,555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.10x = 44,802.90 × 20,555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.10x = 920,944,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,944,218.83/32,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,338.40

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