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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,837.16, 45,306.95 and 20,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,837.16, 45,306.95 and 20,085.71 is: 27,713.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,837.16 : 45,306.95 = 20,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,837.16/45,306.95 = 20,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,837.16x = 45,306.95 × 20,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,837.16x = 910,021,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,021,931.72/32,837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,713.17

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