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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.77, 47,961.71 and 27,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.77, 47,961.71 and 27,925.14 is: 41,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.77 : 47,961.71 = 27,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.77/47,961.71 = 27,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.77x = 47,961.71 × 27,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.77x = 1,339,337,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,337,326.76/32,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,687.84

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