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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.11, 45,190.05 and 26,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.11, 45,190.05 and 26,678.30 is: 36,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.11 : 45,190.05 = 26,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.11/45,190.05 = 26,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.11x = 45,190.05 × 26,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.11x = 1,205,593,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,593,757.19/32,727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,837.77

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