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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.63, 44,991.59 and 20,659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.63, 44,991.59 and 20,659.61 is: 28,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.63 : 44,991.59 = 20,659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.63/44,991.59 = 20,659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.63x = 44,991.59 × 20,659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.63x = 929,508,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,508,374.42/32,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.98

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