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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.61, 44,542.57 and 27,712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.61, 44,542.57 and 27,712.97 is: 38,254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.61 : 44,542.57 = 27,712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.61/44,542.57 = 27,712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.61x = 44,542.57 × 27,712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.61x = 1,234,406,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,406,906.13/32,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,254.11

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