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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.22, 45,509.41 and 20,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.22, 45,509.41 and 20,237.44 is: 27,928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.22 : 45,509.41 = 20,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.22/45,509.41 = 20,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.22x = 45,509.41 × 20,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.22x = 920,993,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,993,954.31/32,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,928.19

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