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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.72, 45,467.20 and 20,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.72, 45,467.20 and 20,373.12 is: 28,118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.72 : 45,467.20 = 20,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.72/45,467.20 = 20,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.72x = 45,467.20 × 20,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.72x = 926,308,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,308,721.66/32,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,118.77

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