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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,766.08, 45,204.36 and 20,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,766.08, 45,204.36 and 20,168.96 is: 27,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,766.08 : 45,204.36 = 20,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,766.08/45,204.36 = 20,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,766.08x = 45,204.36 × 20,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,766.08x = 911,724,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,724,928.67/32,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,825.27

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