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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.20, 45,172.88 and 27,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.20, 45,172.88 and 27,711.08 is: 38,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.20 : 45,172.88 = 27,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.20/45,172.88 = 27,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.20x = 45,172.88 × 27,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.20x = 1,251,789,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,789,291.51/32,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,202.51

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