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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.16, 44,258.36 and 28,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.16, 44,258.36 and 28,693.24 is: 39,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.16 : 44,258.36 = 28,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.16/44,258.36 = 28,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.16x = 44,258.36 × 28,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.16x = 1,269,915,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,915,745.49/32,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,615.34

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