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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.08, 45,272.26 and 20,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.08, 45,272.26 and 20,227.08 is: 27,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.08 : 45,272.26 = 20,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.08/45,272.26 = 20,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.08x = 45,272.26 × 20,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.08x = 915,725,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,725,624.80/32,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,922.65

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