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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.66, 45,445.80 and 27,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.66, 45,445.80 and 27,277.46 is: 37,606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.66 : 45,445.80 = 27,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.66/45,445.80 = 27,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.66x = 45,445.80 × 27,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.66x = 1,239,645,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,645,991.67/32,963.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.44

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