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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.92, 45,169.79 and 27,708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.92, 45,169.79 and 27,708.81 is: 38,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.92 : 45,169.79 = 27,708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.92/45,169.79 = 27,708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.92x = 45,169.79 × 27,708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.92x = 1,251,600,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,600,990.31/32,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,199.42

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