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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.16, 45,276.72 and 20,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.16, 45,276.72 and 20,059.68 is: 27,686.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.16 : 45,276.72 = 20,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.16/45,276.72 = 20,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.16x = 45,276.72 × 20,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.16x = 908,236,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,236,514.65/32,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,686.63

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