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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.68, 44,941.20 and 27,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.68, 44,941.20 and 27,550 is: 37,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.68 : 44,941.20 = 27,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.68/44,941.20 = 27,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.68x = 44,941.20 × 27,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.68x = 1,238,130,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,130,060/32,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,985.65

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