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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.64, 44,998.44 and 20,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.64, 44,998.44 and 20,035.44 is: 27,649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.64 : 44,998.44 = 20,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.64/44,998.44 = 20,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.64x = 44,998.44 × 20,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.64x = 901,563,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,563,544.71/32,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,649.69

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