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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.07, 44,640.80 and 27,918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.07, 44,640.80 and 27,918.96 is: 38,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.07 : 44,640.80 = 27,918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.07/44,640.80 = 27,918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.07x = 44,640.80 × 27,918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.07x = 1,246,324,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,324,569.97/32,473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,380.26

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