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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.17, 45,152.23 and 27,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.17, 45,152.23 and 27,696.10 is: 38,181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.17 : 45,152.23 = 27,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.17/45,152.23 = 27,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.17x = 45,152.23 × 27,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.17x = 1,250,540,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,540,677.30/32,752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,181.92

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