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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.95, 44,730.68 and 27,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.95, 44,730.68 and 27,695.21 is: 38,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.95 : 44,730.68 = 27,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.95/44,730.68 = 27,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.95x = 44,730.68 × 27,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.95x = 1,238,825,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,825,213.91/32,485.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,134.18

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