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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.40, 44,335.14 and 27,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.40, 44,335.14 and 27,659.42 is: 38,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.40 : 44,335.14 = 27,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.40/44,335.14 = 27,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.40x = 44,335.14 × 27,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.40x = 1,226,284,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,284,258.02/32,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,150.42

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