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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.79, 44,309.87 and 28,736.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.79, 44,309.87 and 28,736.58 is: 39,667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.79 : 44,309.87 = 28,736.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.79/44,309.87 = 28,736.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.79x = 44,309.87 × 28,736.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.79x = 1,273,314,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,314,124.04/32,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,667.37

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