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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.11, 44,845.71 and 27,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.11, 44,845.71 and 27,759.45 is: 38,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.11 : 44,845.71 = 27,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.11/44,845.71 = 27,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.11x = 44,845.71 × 27,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.11x = 1,244,892,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,892,244.46/32,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,239.53

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