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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.58, 44,705.33 and 27,676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.58, 44,705.33 and 27,676.78 is: 38,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.58 : 44,705.33 = 27,676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.58/44,705.33 = 27,676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.58x = 44,705.33 × 27,676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.58x = 1,237,299,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,299,583.24/32,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,108.77

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