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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.83, 45,206.78 and 20,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.83, 45,206.78 and 20,170.71 is: 27,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.83 : 45,206.78 = 20,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.83/45,206.78 = 20,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.83x = 45,206.78 × 20,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.83x = 911,852,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,852,748.56/32,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,827.68

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