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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.12, 44,694 and 27,211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.12, 44,694 and 27,211.95 is: 37,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.12 : 44,694 = 27,211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.12/44,694 = 27,211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.12x = 44,694 × 27,211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.12x = 1,216,210,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,210,893.30/32,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,530.28

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