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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.43, 45,181.97 and 20,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.43, 45,181.97 and 20,015.93 is: 27,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.43 : 45,181.97 = 20,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.43/45,181.97 = 20,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.43x = 45,181.97 × 20,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.43x = 904,358,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,358,822.79/32,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,621.24

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