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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.34, 44,652.04 and 27,943.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.34, 44,652.04 and 27,943.46 is: 38,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.34 : 44,652.04 = 27,943.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.34/44,652.04 = 27,943.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.34x = 44,652.04 × 27,943.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.34x = 1,247,732,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,732,493.66/32,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,484.91

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