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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.87, 45,354.81 and 20,117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.87, 45,354.81 and 20,117.79 is: 27,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.87 : 45,354.81 = 20,117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.87/45,354.81 = 20,117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.87x = 45,354.81 × 20,117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.87x = 912,438,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,438,543.07/32,874.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,754.89

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