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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.92, 45,173.91 and 27,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.92, 45,173.91 and 27,711.81 is: 38,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.92 : 45,173.91 = 27,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.92/45,173.91 = 27,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.92x = 45,173.91 × 27,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.92x = 1,251,850,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,850,810.88/32,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,203.55

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