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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.14, 45,226.86 and 20,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.14, 45,226.86 and 20,048.68 is: 27,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.14 : 45,226.86 = 20,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.14/45,226.86 = 20,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.14x = 45,226.86 × 20,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.14x = 906,738,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,738,824.90/32,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,666.29

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