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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.76, 44,448.60 and 27,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.76, 44,448.60 and 27,549.04 is: 37,929.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.76 : 44,448.60 = 27,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.76/44,448.60 = 27,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.76x = 44,448.60 × 27,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.76x = 1,224,516,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,516,259.34/32,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,929.79

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