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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955, 45,488.94 and 20,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955, 45,488.94 and 20,034.18 is: 27,653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955 : 45,488.94 = 20,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955/45,488.94 = 20,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955x = 45,488.94 × 20,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955x = 911,333,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,333,611.97/32,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,653.88

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