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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.64, 45,151.48 and 27,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.64, 45,151.48 and 27,695.56 is: 38,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.64 : 45,151.48 = 27,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.64/45,151.48 = 27,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.64x = 45,151.48 × 27,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.64x = 1,250,495,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,495,523.43/32,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,181.16

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