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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.66, 45,471.96 and 27,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.66, 45,471.96 and 27,296.46 is: 37,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.66 : 45,471.96 = 27,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.66/45,471.96 = 27,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.66x = 45,471.96 × 27,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.66x = 1,241,223,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,223,537.26/32,982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,632.61

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