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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.49, 44,908.02 and 27,367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.49, 44,908.02 and 27,367.77 is: 37,744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.49 : 44,908.02 = 27,367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.49/44,908.02 = 27,367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.49x = 44,908.02 × 27,367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.49x = 1,229,032,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,032,362.52/32,561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,744.97

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