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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.88, 43,994.80 and 28,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.88, 43,994.80 and 28,435.04 is: 39,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.88 : 43,994.80 = 28,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.88/43,994.80 = 28,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.88x = 43,994.80 × 28,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.88x = 1,250,993,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,993,897.79/32,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,031.50

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