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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.92, 45,168.41 and 27,707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.92, 45,168.41 and 27,707.81 is: 38,198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.92 : 45,168.41 = 27,707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.92/45,168.41 = 27,707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.92x = 45,168.41 × 27,707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.92x = 1,251,517,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,517,583.74/32,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,198.04

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