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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.17, 45,149.48 and 27,694.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.17, 45,149.48 and 27,694.10 is: 38,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.17 : 45,149.48 = 27,694.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.17/45,149.48 = 27,694.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.17x = 45,149.48 × 27,694.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.17x = 1,250,374,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,374,214.43/32,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,179.16

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