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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.03, 45,525.36 and 20,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.03, 45,525.36 and 20,237.10 is: 27,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.03 : 45,525.36 = 20,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.03/45,525.36 = 20,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.03x = 45,525.36 × 20,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.03x = 921,301,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,301,262.86/32,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,920.73

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