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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.16, 45,147.60 and 20,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.16, 45,147.60 and 20,785.44 is: 28,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.16 : 45,147.60 = 20,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.16/45,147.60 = 20,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.16x = 45,147.60 × 20,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.16x = 938,412,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,412,730.94/32,720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,679.96

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