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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.76, 44,991.08 and 20,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.76, 44,991.08 and 20,663.20 is: 28,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.76 : 44,991.08 = 20,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.76/44,991.08 = 20,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.76x = 44,991.08 × 20,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.76x = 929,659,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,659,684.26/32,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,518.25

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