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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.96, 44,965.14 and 20,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.96, 44,965.14 and 20,644.40 is: 28,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.96 : 44,965.14 = 20,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.96/44,965.14 = 20,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.96x = 44,965.14 × 20,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.96x = 928,278,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,278,336.22/32,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,492.31

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