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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.99, 44,965.22 and 20,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.99, 44,965.22 and 20,644.44 is: 28,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.99 : 44,965.22 = 20,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.99/44,965.22 = 20,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.99x = 44,965.22 × 20,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.99x = 928,281,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,281,786.38/32,579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,492.39

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