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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.08, 44,199.61 and 27,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.08, 44,199.61 and 27,874.04 is: 38,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.08 : 44,199.61 = 27,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.08/44,199.61 = 27,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.08x = 44,199.61 × 27,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.08x = 1,232,021,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,021,406.44/32,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,412.95

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