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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.67, 44,223.13 and 28,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.67, 44,223.13 and 28,667.66 is: 39,579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.67 : 44,223.13 = 28,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.67/44,223.13 = 28,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.67x = 44,223.13 × 28,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.67x = 1,267,773,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,773,469.69/32,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,579.98

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