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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.26, 45,393.09 and 20,141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.26, 45,393.09 and 20,141.15 is: 27,788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.26 : 45,393.09 = 20,141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.26/45,393.09 = 20,141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.26x = 45,393.09 × 20,141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.26x = 914,269,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,269,034.65/32,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,788.27

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