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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.81, 44,253.50 and 28,695.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.81, 44,253.50 and 28,695.69 is: 39,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.81 : 44,253.50 = 28,695.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.81/44,253.50 = 28,695.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.81x = 44,253.50 × 28,695.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.81x = 1,269,884,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,884,717.42/32,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,611.10

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