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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.38, 44,287.22 and 28,720.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.38, 44,287.22 and 28,720.11 is: 39,644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.38 : 44,287.22 = 28,720.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.38/44,287.22 = 28,720.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.38x = 44,287.22 × 28,720.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.38x = 1,271,933,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,933,829.99/32,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,644.63

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