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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.18, 45,153.61 and 27,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.18, 45,153.61 and 27,697.11 is: 38,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.18 : 45,153.61 = 27,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.18/45,153.61 = 27,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.18x = 45,153.61 × 27,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.18x = 1,250,624,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,624,503.07/32,753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,183.30

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