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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.28, 49,076.22 and 27,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.28, 49,076.22 and 27,992.48 is: 42,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.28 : 49,076.22 = 27,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.28/49,076.22 = 27,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.28x = 49,076.22 × 27,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.28x = 1,373,765,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,765,106.83/32,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,044.24

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