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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.16, 44,766.56 and 27,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.16, 44,766.56 and 27,721.28 is: 38,169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.16 : 44,766.56 = 27,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.16/44,766.56 = 27,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.16x = 44,766.56 × 27,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.16x = 1,240,986,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,986,344.40/32,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,169.91

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