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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.10, 48,009.15 and 28,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.10, 48,009.15 and 28,118.10 is: 42,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.10 : 48,009.15 = 28,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.10/48,009.15 = 28,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.10x = 48,009.15 × 28,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.10x = 1,349,926,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,926,080.62/32,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,177.15

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