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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.22, 45,363.86 and 27,459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.22, 45,363.86 and 27,459.09 is: 37,859.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.22 : 45,363.86 = 27,459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.22/45,363.86 = 27,459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.22x = 45,363.86 × 27,459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.22x = 1,245,650,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,650,314.49/32,902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,859.16

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