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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.82, 45,507.47 and 20,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.82, 45,507.47 and 20,236.04 is: 27,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.82 : 45,507.47 = 20,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.82/45,507.47 = 20,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.82x = 45,507.47 × 20,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.82x = 920,891,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,891,002.98/32,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,926.25

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