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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.22, 45,505.27 and 20,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.22, 45,505.27 and 20,234.44 is: 27,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.22 : 45,505.27 = 20,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.22/45,505.27 = 20,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.22x = 45,505.27 × 20,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.22x = 920,773,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,773,819.85/32,974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,924.05

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