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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,841.59, 45,323.06 and 20,090.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,841.59, 45,323.06 and 20,090.75 is: 27,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,841.59 : 45,323.06 = 20,090.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,841.59/45,323.06 = 20,090.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,841.59x = 45,323.06 × 20,090.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,841.59x = 910,573,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,573,940.63/32,841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,726.25

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