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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.28, 44,905.66 and 20,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.28, 44,905.66 and 20,595.48 is: 28,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.28 : 44,905.66 = 20,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.28/44,905.66 = 20,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.28x = 44,905.66 × 20,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.28x = 924,853,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,853,622.42/32,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,411.33

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