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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.54, 45,484.22 and 20,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.54, 45,484.22 and 20,030.77 is: 27,649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.54 : 45,484.22 = 20,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.54/45,484.22 = 20,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.54x = 45,484.22 × 20,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.54x = 911,083,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,083,849.30/32,951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,649.20

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