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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.38, 44,324.11 and 27,651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.38, 44,324.11 and 27,651.43 is: 38,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.38 : 44,324.11 = 27,651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.38/44,324.11 = 27,651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.38x = 44,324.11 × 27,651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.38x = 1,225,624,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,624,865.62/32,135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,139.42

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