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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.07, 45,206.93 and 20,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.07, 45,206.93 and 20,015.64 is: 27,624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.07 : 45,206.93 = 20,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.07/45,206.93 = 20,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.07x = 45,206.93 × 20,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.07x = 904,845,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,845,536.31/32,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,624.60

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