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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,102.41, 44,313.51 and 28,738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,102.41, 44,313.51 and 28,738.99 is: 39,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,102.41 : 44,313.51 = 28,738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,102.41/44,313.51 = 28,738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,102.41x = 44,313.51 × 28,738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,102.41x = 1,273,525,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,525,520.75/32,102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,670.71

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