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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.70, 48,913.05 and 27,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.70, 48,913.05 and 27,424.70 is: 41,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.70 : 48,913.05 = 27,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.70/48,913.05 = 27,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.70x = 48,913.05 × 27,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.70x = 1,341,425,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,425,722.34/32,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,137.05

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