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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.62, 44,687.79 and 27,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.62, 44,687.79 and 27,207.45 is: 37,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.62 : 44,687.79 = 27,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.62/44,687.79 = 27,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.62x = 44,687.79 × 27,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.62x = 1,215,840,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,840,812.04/32,401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,524.07

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