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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,695.20, 45,133.11 and 27,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,695.20, 45,133.11 and 27,685.40 is: 38,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,695.20 : 45,133.11 = 27,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,695.20/45,133.11 = 27,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,695.20x = 45,133.11 × 27,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,695.20x = 1,249,527,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,527,977.93/32,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,217.47

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