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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.77, 44,264.63 and 28,703.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.77, 44,264.63 and 28,703.77 is: 39,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.77 : 44,264.63 = 28,703.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.77/44,264.63 = 28,703.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.77x = 44,264.63 × 28,703.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.77x = 1,270,561,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,561,537.33/32,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,622.37

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