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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.83, 45,096.69 and 27,659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.83, 45,096.69 and 27,659.01 is: 38,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.83 : 45,096.69 = 27,659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.83/45,096.69 = 27,659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.83x = 45,096.69 × 27,659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.83x = 1,247,329,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,329,799.68/32,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,181.04

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