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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.09, 44,697.77 and 27,671.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.09, 44,697.77 and 27,671.29 is: 38,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.09 : 44,697.77 = 27,671.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.09/44,697.77 = 27,671.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.09x = 44,697.77 × 27,671.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.09x = 1,236,844,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,844,956.02/32,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,101.21

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