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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.14, 45,164.03 and 26,712.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.14, 45,164.03 and 26,712.63 is: 36,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.14 : 45,164.03 = 26,712.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.14/45,164.03 = 26,712.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.14x = 45,164.03 × 26,712.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.14x = 1,206,449,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,449,889.14/32,683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,913.52

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