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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.68, 45,152.93 and 27,696.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.68, 45,152.93 and 27,696.61 is: 38,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.68 : 45,152.93 = 27,696.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.68/45,152.93 = 27,696.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.68x = 45,152.93 × 27,696.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.68x = 1,250,582,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,582,954.08/32,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,182.62

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