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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848, 45,303.36 and 20,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848, 45,303.36 and 20,275.84 is: 27,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848 : 45,303.36 = 20,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848/45,303.36 = 20,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848x = 45,303.36 × 20,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848x = 918,563,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,563,678.82/32,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,964.07

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