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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.74, 44,234.25 and 28,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.74, 44,234.25 and 28,675.71 is: 39,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.74 : 44,234.25 = 28,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.74/44,234.25 = 28,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.74x = 44,234.25 × 28,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.74x = 1,268,448,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,448,525.07/32,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,591.09

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