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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.16, 45,175.96 and 20,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.16, 45,175.96 and 20,011.66 is: 27,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.16 : 45,175.96 = 20,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.16/45,175.96 = 20,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.16x = 45,175.96 × 20,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.16x = 904,045,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,045,863.77/32,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.28

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