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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,103.91, 44,315.58 and 28,740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,103.91, 44,315.58 and 28,740.49 is: 39,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,103.91 : 44,315.58 = 28,740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,103.91/44,315.58 = 28,740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,103.91x = 44,315.58 × 28,740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,103.91x = 1,273,651,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,651,483.83/32,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,672.78

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