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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.80, 45,253.08 and 27,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.80, 45,253.08 and 27,483.84 is: 37,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.80 : 45,253.08 = 27,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.80/45,253.08 = 27,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.80x = 45,253.08 × 27,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.80x = 1,243,728,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,728,410.23/32,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,962.76

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