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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.81, 44,252.12 and 28,694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.81, 44,252.12 and 28,694.69 is: 39,609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.81 : 44,252.12 = 28,694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.81/44,252.12 = 28,694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.81x = 44,252.12 × 28,694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.81x = 1,269,800,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,800,881.66/32,057.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,609.72

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