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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.95, 44,755.47 and 27,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.95, 44,755.47 and 27,713.25 is: 38,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.95 : 44,755.47 = 27,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.95/44,755.47 = 27,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.95x = 44,755.47 × 27,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.95x = 1,240,319,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,319,528.98/32,503.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,159.04

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