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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.24, 45,358.68 and 20,129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.24, 45,358.68 and 20,129.32 is: 27,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.24 : 45,358.68 = 20,129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.24/45,358.68 = 20,129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.24x = 45,358.68 × 20,129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.24x = 913,039,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,039,384.50/32,873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,774.55

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