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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.69, 44,735.86 and 27,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.69, 44,735.86 and 27,076.86 is: 37,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.69 : 44,735.86 = 27,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.69/44,735.86 = 27,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.69x = 44,735.86 × 27,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.69x = 1,211,306,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,306,652.05/32,446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.21

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