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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.70, 48,311.55 and 27,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.70, 48,311.55 and 27,023.70 is: 40,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.70 : 48,311.55 = 27,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.70/48,311.55 = 27,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.70x = 48,311.55 × 27,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.70x = 1,305,556,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,556,833.74/32,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,535.55

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