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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.42, 44,188.28 and 28,642.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.42, 44,188.28 and 28,642.45 is: 39,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.42 : 44,188.28 = 28,642.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.42/44,188.28 = 28,642.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.42x = 44,188.28 × 28,642.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.42x = 1,265,660,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,660,454.79/32,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,545.20

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