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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.16, 45,446.49 and 27,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.16, 45,446.49 and 27,277.96 is: 37,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.16 : 45,446.49 = 27,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.16/45,446.49 = 27,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.16x = 45,446.49 × 27,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.16x = 1,239,687,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,687,536.36/32,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.13

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