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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.81, 44,439.03 and 27,228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.81, 44,439.03 and 27,228.49 is: 37,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.81 : 44,439.03 = 27,228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.81/44,439.03 = 27,228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.81x = 44,439.03 × 27,228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.81x = 1,210,007,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,007,572.87/32,276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,488.45

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