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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.93, 45,179.90 and 20,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.93, 45,179.90 and 20,014.43 is: 27,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.93 : 45,179.90 = 20,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.93/45,179.90 = 20,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.93x = 45,179.90 × 20,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.93x = 904,249,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,249,619.99/32,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,619.17

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