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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.76, 45,100.92 and 27,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.76, 45,100.92 and 27,446.16 is: 37,785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.76 : 45,100.92 = 27,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.76/45,100.92 = 27,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.76x = 45,100.92 × 27,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.76x = 1,237,847,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,847,066.47/32,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,785.60

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