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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.03, 44,365.66 and 27,693.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.03, 44,365.66 and 27,693.07 is: 38,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.03 : 44,365.66 = 27,693.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.03/44,365.66 = 27,693.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.03x = 44,365.66 × 27,693.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.03x = 1,228,621,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,621,147.83/32,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,183.18

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