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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.58, 44,703.95 and 27,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.58, 44,703.95 and 27,675.78 is: 38,107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.58 : 44,703.95 = 27,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.58/44,703.95 = 27,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.58x = 44,703.95 × 27,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.58x = 1,237,216,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,216,685.33/32,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,107.39

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