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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,354.65, 44,610.91 and 27,870.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,354.65, 44,610.91 and 27,870.76 is: 38,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,354.65 : 44,610.91 = 27,870.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,354.65/44,610.91 = 27,870.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,354.65x = 44,610.91 × 27,870.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,354.65x = 1,243,339,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,339,965.99/32,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,428.48

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