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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.63, 44,885.39 and 20,585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.63, 44,885.39 and 20,585.19 is: 28,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.63 : 44,885.39 = 20,585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.63/44,885.39 = 20,585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.63x = 44,885.39 × 20,585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.63x = 923,974,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,974,178.45/32,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,419.80

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