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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.58, 45,261.39 and 20,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.58, 45,261.39 and 20,056.22 is: 27,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.58 : 45,261.39 = 20,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.58/45,261.39 = 20,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.58x = 45,261.39 × 20,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.58x = 907,772,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,772,395.35/32,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,679.72

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