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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195.16, 44,383.95 and 27,766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195.16, 44,383.95 and 27,766.08 is: 38,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195.16 : 44,383.95 = 27,766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195.16/44,383.95 = 27,766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195.16x = 44,383.95 × 27,766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195.16x = 1,232,368,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,368,306.42/32,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,278.06

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