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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,713.96, 45,119.46 and 27,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,713.96, 45,119.46 and 27,591.40 is: 38,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,713.96 : 45,119.46 = 27,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,713.96/45,119.46 = 27,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,713.96x = 45,119.46 × 27,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,713.96x = 1,244,909,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,909,068.64/32,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,054.37

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