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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.11, 44,844.33 and 27,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.11, 44,844.33 and 27,758.45 is: 38,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.11 : 44,844.33 = 27,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.11/44,844.33 = 27,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.11x = 44,844.33 × 27,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.11x = 1,244,809,092.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,809,092.09/32,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,238.15

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