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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.54, 44,628.89 and 27,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.54, 44,628.89 and 27,558.72 is: 37,944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.54 : 44,628.89 = 27,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.54/44,628.89 = 27,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.54x = 44,628.89 × 27,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.54x = 1,229,914,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,914,829.94/32,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,944.48

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