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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.20, 44,553.08 and 27,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.20, 44,553.08 and 27,904.72 is: 38,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.20 : 44,553.08 = 27,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.20/44,553.08 = 27,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.20x = 44,553.08 × 27,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.20x = 1,243,241,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,241,222.54/32,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,411.71

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