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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.13, 44,886.08 and 20,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.13, 44,886.08 and 20,585.69 is: 28,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.13 : 44,886.08 = 20,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.13/44,886.08 = 20,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.13x = 44,886.08 × 20,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.13x = 924,010,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,010,928.20/32,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,420.50

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