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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.59, 48,979.69 and 27,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.59, 48,979.69 and 27,145.94 is: 40,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.59 : 48,979.69 = 27,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.59/48,979.69 = 27,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.59x = 48,979.69 × 27,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.59x = 1,329,599,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,599,413.20/32,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,753.27

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