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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.70, 44,749.14 and 27,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.70, 44,749.14 and 27,606.54 is: 38,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.70 : 44,749.14 = 27,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.70/44,749.14 = 27,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.70x = 44,749.14 × 27,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.70x = 1,235,368,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,368,923.38/32,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,062.06

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