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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.66, 45,447.18 and 27,278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.66, 45,447.18 and 27,278.46 is: 37,607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.66 : 45,447.18 = 27,278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.66/45,447.18 = 27,278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.66x = 45,447.18 × 27,278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.66x = 1,239,729,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,729,081.74/32,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.82

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