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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,569.68, 44,906.76 and 27,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,569.68, 44,906.76 and 27,525 is: 37,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,569.68 : 44,906.76 = 27,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,569.68/44,906.76 = 27,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,569.68x = 44,906.76 × 27,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,569.68x = 1,236,058,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,058,569/32,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,951.20

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