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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.49, 47,869.38 and 28,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.49, 47,869.38 and 28,281.96 is: 42,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.49 : 47,869.38 = 28,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.49/47,869.38 = 28,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.49x = 47,869.38 × 28,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.49x = 1,353,839,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,839,890.38/32,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,215.83

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