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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.40, 44,298.90 and 28,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.40, 44,298.90 and 28,301.40 is: 39,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.40 : 44,298.90 = 28,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.40/44,298.90 = 28,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.40x = 44,298.90 × 28,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.40x = 1,253,720,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,720,888.46/32,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,145.26

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