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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.62, 44,454.18 and 27,195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.62, 44,454.18 and 27,195.94 is: 37,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.62 : 44,454.18 = 27,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.62/44,454.18 = 27,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.62x = 44,454.18 × 27,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.62x = 1,208,973,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,973,212.03/32,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.45

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