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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.17, 45,150.85 and 27,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.17, 45,150.85 and 27,695.10 is: 38,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.17 : 45,150.85 = 27,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.17/45,150.85 = 27,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.17x = 45,150.85 × 27,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.17x = 1,250,457,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,457,305.84/32,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,180.54

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