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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.93, 44,438.76 and 27,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.93, 44,438.76 and 27,319.50 is: 37,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.93 : 44,438.76 = 27,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.93/44,438.76 = 27,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.93x = 44,438.76 × 27,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.93x = 1,214,044,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,044,703.82/32,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.25

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