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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.92, 48,314.59 and 27,519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.92, 48,314.59 and 27,519.95 is: 41,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.92 : 48,314.59 = 27,519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.92/48,314.59 = 27,519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.92x = 48,314.59 × 27,519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.92x = 1,329,614,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,614,721.90/32,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,231.03

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