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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.72, 44,191.46 and 28,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.72, 44,191.46 and 28,644.75 is: 39,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.72 : 44,191.46 = 28,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.72/44,191.46 = 28,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.72x = 44,191.46 × 28,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.72x = 1,265,853,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,853,180.61/32,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,548.38

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