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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.30, 48,009.45 and 28,636.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.30, 48,009.45 and 28,636.70 is: 42,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.30 : 48,009.45 = 28,636.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.30/48,009.45 = 28,636.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.30x = 48,009.45 × 28,636.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.30x = 1,374,832,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,832,216.82/32,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,955.05

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