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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,681.92, 48,953.76 and 27,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,681.92, 48,953.76 and 27,122.08 is: 40,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,681.92 : 48,953.76 = 27,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,681.92/48,953.76 = 27,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,681.92x = 48,953.76 × 27,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,681.92x = 1,327,727,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,727,795.02/32,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,625.76

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