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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.76, 45,157.15 and 27,699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.76, 45,157.15 and 27,699.67 is: 38,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.76 : 45,157.15 = 27,699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.76/45,157.15 = 27,699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.76x = 45,157.15 × 27,699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.76x = 1,250,837,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,837,788.86/32,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,186.81

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