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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,762.80, 45,254.46 and 27,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,762.80, 45,254.46 and 27,484.84 is: 37,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,762.80 : 45,254.46 = 27,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,762.80/45,254.46 = 27,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,762.80x = 45,254.46 × 27,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,762.80x = 1,243,811,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,811,592.39/32,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,964.14

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