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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.59, 44,913.99 and 20,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.59, 44,913.99 and 20,601.37 is: 28,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.59 : 44,913.99 = 20,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.59/44,913.99 = 20,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.59x = 44,913.99 × 20,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.59x = 925,289,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,289,726.17/32,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,419.22

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