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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.60, 48,195.90 and 27,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.60, 48,195.90 and 27,270.60 is: 40,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.60 : 48,195.90 = 27,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.60/48,195.90 = 27,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.60x = 48,195.90 × 27,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.60x = 1,314,331,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,331,110.54/32,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,905.90

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