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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.28, 44,309.18 and 28,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.28, 44,309.18 and 28,736.08 is: 39,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.28 : 44,309.18 = 28,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.28/44,309.18 = 28,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.28x = 44,309.18 × 28,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.28x = 1,273,272,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,272,141.21/32,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,666.69

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