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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.59, 45,266.91 and 20,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.59, 45,266.91 and 20,060.22 is: 27,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.59 : 45,266.91 = 20,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.59/45,266.91 = 20,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.59x = 45,266.91 × 20,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.59x = 908,064,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,064,173.32/32,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,685.23

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