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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.96, 44,974.80 and 20,651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.96, 44,974.80 and 20,651.43 is: 28,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.96 : 44,974.80 = 20,651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.96/44,974.80 = 20,651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.96x = 44,974.80 × 20,651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.96x = 928,793,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,793,933.96/32,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,502.01

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