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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.88, 44,005.76 and 28,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.88, 44,005.76 and 28,443.04 is: 39,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.88 : 44,005.76 = 28,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.88/44,005.76 = 28,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.88x = 44,005.76 × 28,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.88x = 1,251,657,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,657,591.91/32,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,042.46

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