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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.24, 48,313.02 and 27,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.24, 48,313.02 and 27,552.04 is: 41,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.24 : 48,313.02 = 27,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.24/48,313.02 = 27,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.24x = 48,313.02 × 27,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.24x = 1,331,122,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,122,259.56/32,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,242.83

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