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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.10, 48,166.65 and 27,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.10, 48,166.65 and 27,737.10 is: 41,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.10 : 48,166.65 = 27,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.10/48,166.65 = 27,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.10x = 48,166.65 × 27,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.10x = 1,336,003,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,003,187.72/32,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,605.65

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