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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.69, 44,269.89 and 28,707.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.69, 44,269.89 and 28,707.57 is: 39,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.69 : 44,269.89 = 28,707.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.69/44,269.89 = 28,707.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.69x = 44,269.89 × 28,707.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.69x = 1,270,880,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,880,744.72/32,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,627.49

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