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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.86, 44,838.48 and 27,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.86, 44,838.48 and 27,754.18 is: 38,232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.86 : 44,838.48 = 27,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.86/44,838.48 = 27,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.86x = 44,838.48 × 27,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.86x = 1,244,455,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,455,244.85/32,549.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,232.28

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