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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,353.65, 44,609.54 and 27,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,353.65, 44,609.54 and 27,869.76 is: 38,427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,353.65 : 44,609.54 = 27,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,353.65/44,609.54 = 27,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,353.65x = 44,609.54 × 27,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,353.65x = 1,243,257,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,257,034.16/32,353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,427.10

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