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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,783.66, 45,242.58 and 20,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,783.66, 45,242.58 and 20,846.73 is: 28,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,783.66 : 45,242.58 = 20,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,783.66/45,242.58 = 20,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,783.66x = 45,242.58 × 20,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,783.66x = 943,159,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,159,849.76/32,783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,769.21

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