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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.68, 45,275.96 and 20,707.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.68, 45,275.96 and 20,707.65 is: 28,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.68 : 45,275.96 = 20,707.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.68/45,275.96 = 20,707.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.68x = 45,275.96 × 20,707.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.68x = 937,558,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,558,784.86/32,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,573.93

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