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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.63, 44,992.97 and 20,660.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.63, 44,992.97 and 20,660.61 is: 28,513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.63 : 44,992.97 = 20,660.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.63/44,992.97 = 20,660.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.63x = 44,992.97 × 20,660.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.63x = 929,582,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,582,205.91/32,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,513.37

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