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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.26, 44,424.45 and 27,531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.26, 44,424.45 and 27,531.54 is: 37,905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.26 : 44,424.45 = 27,531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.26/44,424.45 = 27,531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.26x = 44,424.45 × 27,531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.26x = 1,223,073,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,073,522.15/32,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,905.65

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