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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.17, 44,293.63 and 27,579.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.17, 44,293.63 and 27,579.31 is: 38,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.17 : 44,293.63 = 27,579.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.17/44,293.63 = 27,579.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.17x = 44,293.63 × 27,579.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.17x = 1,221,587,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,587,752.80/32,118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,034.16

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