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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.67, 45,176.79 and 20,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.67, 45,176.79 and 20,012.16 is: 27,616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.67 : 45,176.79 = 20,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.67/45,176.79 = 20,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.67x = 45,176.79 × 20,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.67x = 904,085,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,085,281.66/32,737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,616.06

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