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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.63, 44,886.77 and 20,586.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.63, 44,886.77 and 20,586.19 is: 28,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.63 : 44,886.77 = 20,586.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.63/44,886.77 = 20,586.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.63x = 44,886.77 × 20,586.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.63x = 924,047,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,047,575.71/32,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,421.19

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