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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.99, 44,260.65 and 28,700.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.99, 44,260.65 and 28,700.87 is: 39,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.99 : 44,260.65 = 28,700.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.99/44,260.65 = 28,700.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.99x = 44,260.65 × 28,700.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.99x = 1,270,318,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,318,940.46/32,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,618.25

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