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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.78, 44,418.38 and 27,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.78, 44,418.38 and 27,449.28 is: 37,812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.78 : 44,418.38 = 27,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.78/44,418.38 = 27,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.78x = 44,418.38 × 27,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.78x = 1,219,252,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,252,412.52/32,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,812.39

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