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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.85, 44,596.22 and 27,902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.85, 44,596.22 and 27,902.97 is: 38,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.85 : 44,596.22 = 27,902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.85/44,596.22 = 27,902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.85x = 44,596.22 × 27,902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.85x = 1,244,366,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,366,849.26/32,380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,429.10

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