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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.48, 45,145.42 and 27,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.48, 45,145.42 and 27,041.02 is: 37,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.48 : 45,145.42 = 27,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.48/45,145.42 = 27,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.48x = 45,145.42 × 27,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.48x = 1,220,778,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,778,205.13/32,683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.54

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