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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.32, 45,362.67 and 27,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.32, 45,362.67 and 27,458.22 is: 37,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.32 : 45,362.67 = 27,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.32/45,362.67 = 27,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.32x = 45,362.67 × 27,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.32x = 1,245,578,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,578,172.65/32,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.01

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