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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.76, 44,399.58 and 27,750.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.76, 44,399.58 and 27,750.36 is: 38,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.76 : 44,399.58 = 27,750.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.76/44,399.58 = 27,750.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.76x = 44,399.58 × 27,750.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.76x = 1,232,104,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,104,328.85/32,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,201.52

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