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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.61, 44,838.12 and 27,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.61, 44,838.12 and 27,753.94 is: 38,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.61 : 44,838.12 = 27,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.61/44,838.12 = 27,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.61x = 44,838.12 × 27,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.61x = 1,244,434,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,434,652.32/32,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,231.93

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