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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.71, 45,052.87 and 20,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.71, 45,052.87 and 20,711.69 is: 28,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.71 : 45,052.87 = 20,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.71/45,052.87 = 20,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.71x = 45,052.87 × 20,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.71x = 933,121,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,121,077.05/32,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,577.14

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