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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.11, 44,842.95 and 27,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.11, 44,842.95 and 27,757.45 is: 38,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.11 : 44,842.95 = 27,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.11/44,842.95 = 27,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.11x = 44,842.95 × 27,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.11x = 1,244,725,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,725,942.48/32,553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,236.77

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