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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.55, 45,154.13 and 27,697.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.55, 45,154.13 and 27,697.49 is: 38,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.55 : 45,154.13 = 27,697.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.55/45,154.13 = 27,697.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.55x = 45,154.13 × 27,697.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.55x = 1,250,656,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,656,064.13/32,753.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,183.83

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