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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.18, 44,921.24 and 27,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.18, 44,921.24 and 27,535.50 is: 37,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.18 : 44,921.24 = 27,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.18/44,921.24 = 27,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.18x = 44,921.24 × 27,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.18x = 1,236,928,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,928,804.02/32,580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,965.68

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