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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.07, 45,208.31 and 20,016.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.07, 45,208.31 and 20,016.64 is: 27,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.07 : 45,208.31 = 20,016.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.07/45,208.31 = 20,016.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.07x = 45,208.31 × 20,016.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.07x = 904,918,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,918,466.28/32,756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.98

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