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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.59, 45,265.53 and 20,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.59, 45,265.53 and 20,059.22 is: 27,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.59 : 45,265.53 = 20,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.59/45,265.53 = 20,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.59x = 45,265.53 × 20,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.59x = 907,991,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,991,224.69/32,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.85

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