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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.41, 45,210.94 and 27,075.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.41, 45,210.94 and 27,075.45 is: 37,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.41 : 45,210.94 = 27,075.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.41/45,210.94 = 27,075.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.41x = 45,210.94 × 27,075.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.41x = 1,224,106,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,106,545.42/32,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,349.46

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