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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.76, 44,443.08 and 27,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.76, 44,443.08 and 27,545.04 is: 37,924.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.76 : 44,443.08 = 27,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.76/44,443.08 = 27,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.76x = 44,443.08 × 27,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.76x = 1,224,186,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,186,416.32/32,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,924.27

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