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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.16, 45,278.10 and 20,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.16, 45,278.10 and 20,060.68 is: 27,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.16 : 45,278.10 = 20,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.16/45,278.10 = 20,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.16x = 45,278.10 × 20,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.16x = 908,309,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,309,475.11/32,805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,688.01

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