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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.77, 45,247.77 and 23,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.77, 45,247.77 and 23,255.37 is: 32,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.77 : 45,247.77 = 23,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.77/45,247.77 = 23,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.77x = 45,247.77 × 23,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.77x = 1,052,253,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,253,633.02/32,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.77

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