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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.41, 45,209.57 and 27,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.41, 45,209.57 and 27,074.45 is: 37,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.41 : 45,209.57 = 27,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.41/45,209.57 = 27,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.41x = 45,209.57 × 27,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.41x = 1,224,024,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,024,050.60/32,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,348.09

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