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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.52, 44,224.28 and 28,668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.52, 44,224.28 and 28,668.50 is: 39,581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.52 : 44,224.28 = 28,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.52/44,224.28 = 28,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.52x = 44,224.28 × 28,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.52x = 1,267,843,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,843,680.06/32,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,581.13

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