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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.86, 45,153.18 and 27,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.86, 45,153.18 and 27,696.80 is: 38,182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.86 : 45,153.18 = 27,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.86/45,153.18 = 27,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.86x = 45,153.18 × 27,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.86x = 1,250,598,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,598,552.18/32,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,182.88

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