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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.08, 45,363.33 and 20,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.08, 45,363.33 and 20,130.46 is: 27,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.08 : 45,363.33 = 20,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.08/45,363.33 = 20,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.08x = 45,363.33 × 20,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.08x = 913,184,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,184,700.03/32,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,771.50

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