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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.29, 45,482.49 and 20,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.29, 45,482.49 and 20,029.52 is: 27,647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.29 : 45,482.49 = 20,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.29/45,482.49 = 20,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.29x = 45,482.49 × 20,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.29x = 910,992,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,992,443.10/32,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,647.48

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