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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.49, 44,227.00 and 28,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.49, 44,227.00 and 28,670.47 is: 39,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.49 : 44,227.00 = 28,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.49/44,227.00 = 28,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.49x = 44,227.00 × 28,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.49x = 1,268,008,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,008,801.96/32,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,583.85

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