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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.39, 44,984.34 and 20,654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.39, 44,984.34 and 20,654.37 is: 28,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.39 : 44,984.34 = 20,654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.39/44,984.34 = 20,654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.39x = 44,984.34 × 20,654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.39x = 929,123,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,123,202.57/32,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,504.74

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