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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.36, 44,266.71 and 28,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.36, 44,266.71 and 28,705.24 is: 39,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.36 : 44,266.71 = 28,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.36/44,266.71 = 28,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.36x = 44,266.71 × 28,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.36x = 1,270,686,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,686,534.56/32,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,624.31

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