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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.12, 45,480.48 and 20,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.12, 45,480.48 and 20,383.04 is: 28,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.12 : 45,480.48 = 20,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.12/45,480.48 = 20,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.12x = 45,480.48 × 20,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.12x = 927,030,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,030,443.06/32,957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,128.38

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