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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.40, 44,625.94 and 27,320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.40, 44,625.94 and 27,320.18 is: 37,711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.40 : 44,625.94 = 27,320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.40/44,625.94 = 27,320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.40x = 44,625.94 × 27,320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.40x = 1,219,188,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,188,713.47/32,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,711.46

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