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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.78, 45,150.45 and 27,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.78, 45,150.45 and 27,658.30 is: 38,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.78 : 45,150.45 = 27,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.78/45,150.45 = 27,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.78x = 45,150.45 × 27,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.78x = 1,248,784,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,784,691.24/32,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,145.06

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