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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.81, 44,256.26 and 28,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.81, 44,256.26 and 28,697.69 is: 39,613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.81 : 44,256.26 = 28,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.81/44,256.26 = 28,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.81x = 44,256.26 × 28,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.81x = 1,270,052,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,052,612.42/32,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,613.86

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