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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.44, 44,377.80 and 28,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.44, 44,377.80 and 28,159.44 is: 38,935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.44 : 44,377.80 = 28,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.44/44,377.80 = 28,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.44x = 44,377.80 × 28,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.44x = 1,249,653,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,653,996.43/32,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,935.56

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