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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.08, 45,203.82 and 26,688.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.08, 45,203.82 and 26,688.27 is: 36,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.08 : 45,203.82 = 26,688.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.08/45,203.82 = 26,688.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.08x = 45,203.82 × 26,688.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.08x = 1,206,411,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,411,753.19/32,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,851.54

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