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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.56, 45,206.44 and 20,844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.56, 45,206.44 and 20,844.41 is: 28,760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.56 : 45,206.44 = 20,844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.56/45,206.44 = 20,844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.56x = 45,206.44 × 20,844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.56x = 942,301,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,301,291.86/32,763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,760.65

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