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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.01, 45,459.56 and 20,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.01, 45,459.56 and 20,194.76 is: 27,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.01 : 45,459.56 = 20,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.01/45,459.56 = 20,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.01x = 45,459.56 × 20,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.01x = 918,044,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,044,575.63/32,924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,883.74

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