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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,766.82, 45,216.72 and 20,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,766.82, 45,216.72 and 20,041.32 is: 27,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,766.82 : 45,216.72 = 20,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,766.82/45,216.72 = 20,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,766.82x = 45,216.72 × 20,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,766.82x = 906,202,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,202,754.87/32,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,656.11

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