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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.23, 44,979.86 and 20,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.23, 44,979.86 and 20,017.55 is: 27,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.23 : 44,979.86 = 20,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.23/44,979.86 = 20,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.23x = 44,979.86 × 20,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.23x = 900,386,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,386,434.05/32,595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.26

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