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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.08, 44,912.34 and 20,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.08, 44,912.34 and 20,595.96 is: 28,422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.08 : 44,912.34 = 20,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.08/44,912.34 = 20,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.08x = 44,912.34 × 20,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.08x = 925,012,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,012,758.15/32,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,422.51

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