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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.63, 45,048.39 and 20,072.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.63, 45,048.39 and 20,072.91 is: 27,705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.63 : 45,048.39 = 20,072.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.63/45,048.39 = 20,072.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.63x = 45,048.39 × 20,072.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.63x = 904,252,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,252,278.11/32,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,705.82

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