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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.23, 44,962.80 and 20,642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.23, 44,962.80 and 20,642.68 is: 28,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.23 : 44,962.80 = 20,642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.23/44,962.80 = 20,642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.23x = 44,962.80 × 20,642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.23x = 928,152,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,152,671.10/32,578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,489.96

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