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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.99, 45,533.82 and 20,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.99, 45,533.82 and 20,251.71 is: 27,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.99 : 45,533.82 = 20,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.99/45,533.82 = 20,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.99x = 45,533.82 × 20,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.99x = 922,137,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,137,717.83/32,997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,945.27

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