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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,629.68, 44,989.56 and 27,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,629.68, 44,989.56 and 27,585 is: 38,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,629.68 : 44,989.56 = 27,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,629.68/44,989.56 = 27,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,629.68x = 44,989.56 × 27,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,629.68x = 1,241,037,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,037,012.60/32,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,033.99

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