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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.28, 44,421.82 and 27,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.28, 44,421.82 and 27,451.78 is: 37,815.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.28 : 44,421.82 = 27,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.28/44,421.82 = 27,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.28x = 44,421.82 × 27,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.28x = 1,219,458,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,458,029.84/32,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,815.84

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