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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.14, 47,828.96 and 27,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.14, 47,828.96 and 27,295.74 is: 40,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.14 : 47,828.96 = 27,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.14/47,828.96 = 27,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.14x = 47,828.96 × 27,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.14x = 1,305,526,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,526,720.15/32,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,764.41

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