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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.42, 49,487.13 and 27,130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.42, 49,487.13 and 27,130.26 is: 40,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.42 : 49,487.13 = 27,130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.42/49,487.13 = 27,130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.42x = 49,487.13 × 27,130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.42x = 1,342,598,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,598,703.55/32,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,695.39

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