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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.69, 45,169.50 and 27,708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.69, 45,169.50 and 27,708.58 is: 38,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.69 : 45,169.50 = 27,708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.69/45,169.50 = 27,708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.69x = 45,169.50 × 27,708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.69x = 1,251,582,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,582,704.31/32,764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,199.13

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