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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.16, 47,902.12 and 27,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.16, 47,902.12 and 27,867.68 is: 41,700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.16 : 47,902.12 = 27,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.16/47,902.12 = 27,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.16x = 47,902.12 × 27,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.16x = 1,334,920,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,920,951.48/32,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,700.43

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