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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.98, 47,965.84 and 28,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.98, 47,965.84 and 28,343.25 is: 42,321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.98 : 47,965.84 = 28,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.98/47,965.84 = 28,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.98x = 47,965.84 × 28,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.98x = 1,359,507,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,507,723.72/32,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,321.97

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