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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.40, 45,279.02 and 20,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.40, 45,279.02 and 20,547.50 is: 28,359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.40 : 45,279.02 = 20,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.40/45,279.02 = 20,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.40x = 45,279.02 × 20,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.40x = 930,370,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,370,663.45/32,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,359.43

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