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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.16, 45,418.92 and 27,257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.16, 45,418.92 and 27,257.96 is: 37,579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.16 : 45,418.92 = 27,257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.16/45,418.92 = 27,257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.16x = 45,418.92 × 27,257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.16x = 1,238,027,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,027,104.60/32,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,579.56

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