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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,733.51, 45,165.43 and 20,792.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,733.51, 45,165.43 and 20,792.49 is: 28,689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,733.51 : 45,165.43 = 20,792.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,733.51/45,165.43 = 20,792.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,733.51x = 45,165.43 × 20,792.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,733.51x = 939,101,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,101,751.62/32,733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,689.31

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