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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.81, 44,254.88 and 28,696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.81, 44,254.88 and 28,696.69 is: 39,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.81 : 44,254.88 = 28,696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.81/44,254.88 = 28,696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.81x = 44,254.88 × 28,696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.81x = 1,269,968,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,968,572.35/32,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,612.48

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