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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,121.17, 44,297.77 and 27,582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,121.17, 44,297.77 and 27,582.31 is: 38,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,121.17 : 44,297.77 = 27,582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,121.17/44,297.77 = 27,582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,121.17x = 44,297.77 × 27,582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,121.17x = 1,221,834,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,834,824.45/32,121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,038.30

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