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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.51, 45,458.87 and 20,194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.51, 45,458.87 and 20,194.26 is: 27,883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.51 : 45,458.87 = 20,194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.51/45,458.87 = 20,194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.51x = 45,458.87 × 20,194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.51x = 918,008,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,008,240.09/32,923.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,883.06

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