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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.49, 44,945.21 and 20,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.49, 44,945.21 and 20,629.94 is: 28,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.49 : 44,945.21 = 20,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.49/44,945.21 = 20,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.49x = 44,945.21 × 20,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.49x = 927,216,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,216,657.71/32,565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,472.37

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