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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.23, 47,865.99 and 28,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.23, 47,865.99 and 28,279.69 is: 42,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.23 : 47,865.99 = 28,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.23/47,865.99 = 28,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.23x = 47,865.99 × 28,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.23x = 1,353,635,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,635,345.13/32,067.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,212.43

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