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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.74, 44,246.70 and 28,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.74, 44,246.70 and 28,684.74 is: 39,603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.74 : 44,246.70 = 28,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.74/44,246.70 = 28,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.74x = 44,246.70 × 28,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.74x = 1,269,205,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,205,085.36/32,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,603.58

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