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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.60, 48,008.40 and 28,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.60, 48,008.40 and 28,733.20 is: 43,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.60 : 48,008.40 = 28,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.60/48,008.40 = 28,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.60x = 48,008.40 × 28,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.60x = 1,379,434,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,434,958.88/32,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,099.80

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