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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.81, 44,991.11 and 27,586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.81, 44,991.11 and 27,586.13 is: 38,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.81 : 44,991.11 = 27,586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.81/44,991.11 = 27,586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.81x = 44,991.11 × 27,586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.81x = 1,241,130,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,130,453.31/32,630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,035.55

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