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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.52, 44,536.08 and 27,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.52, 44,536.08 and 27,617.44 is: 38,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.52 : 44,536.08 = 27,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.52/44,536.08 = 27,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.52x = 44,536.08 × 27,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.52x = 1,229,972,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,972,517.24/32,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,028.41

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