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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.68, 45,157.07 and 27,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.68, 45,157.07 and 27,699.62 is: 38,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.68 : 45,157.07 = 27,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.68/45,157.07 = 27,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.68x = 45,157.07 × 27,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.68x = 1,250,833,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,833,679.31/32,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,186.77

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