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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,734.08, 45,199.68 and 26,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,734.08, 45,199.68 and 26,685.27 is: 36,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,734.08 : 45,199.68 = 26,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,734.08/45,199.68 = 26,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,734.08x = 45,199.68 × 26,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,734.08x = 1,206,165,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,165,664.71/32,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,847.40

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