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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.63, 45,179.49 and 20,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.63, 45,179.49 and 20,014.13 is: 27,618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.63 : 45,179.49 = 20,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.63/45,179.49 = 20,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.63x = 45,179.49 × 20,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.63x = 904,228,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,228,204.77/32,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,618.76

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