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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.36, 45,269.28 and 20,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.36, 45,269.28 and 20,062.72 is: 27,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.36 : 45,269.28 = 20,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.36/45,269.28 = 20,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.36x = 45,269.28 × 20,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.36x = 908,224,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,224,889.24/32,806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,684.42

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