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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.86, 44,266.02 and 28,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.86, 44,266.02 and 28,704.74 is: 39,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.86 : 44,266.02 = 28,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.86/44,266.02 = 28,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.86x = 44,266.02 × 28,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.86x = 1,270,644,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,644,594.93/32,067.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,623.62

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