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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.72, 45,363.17 and 27,458.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.72, 45,363.17 and 27,458.59 is: 37,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.72 : 45,363.17 = 27,458.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.72/45,363.17 = 27,458.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.72x = 45,363.17 × 27,458.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.72x = 1,245,608,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,608,686.13/32,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.47

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