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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.29, 44,306.42 and 28,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.29, 44,306.42 and 28,734.08 is: 39,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.29 : 44,306.42 = 28,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.29/44,306.42 = 28,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.29x = 44,306.42 × 28,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.29x = 1,273,103,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,103,851.59/32,097.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,663.91

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