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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.23, 44,965.56 and 20,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.23, 44,965.56 and 20,644.68 is: 28,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.23 : 44,965.56 = 20,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.23/44,965.56 = 20,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.23x = 44,965.56 × 20,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.23x = 928,299,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,299,597.22/32,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,492.73

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