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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.67, 45,158.40 and 27,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.67, 45,158.40 and 27,700.56 is: 38,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.67 : 45,158.40 = 27,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.67/45,158.40 = 27,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.67x = 45,158.40 × 27,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.67x = 1,250,912,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,912,968.70/32,756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,188.04

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