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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.12, 44,528.64 and 27,330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.12, 44,528.64 and 27,330.56 is: 37,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.12 : 44,528.64 = 27,330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.12/44,528.64 = 27,330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.12x = 44,528.64 × 27,330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.12x = 1,216,992,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,992,667.24/32,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,723.20

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