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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.07, 44,433.78 and 28,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.07, 44,433.78 and 28,146.74 is: 38,916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.07 : 44,433.78 = 28,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.07/44,433.78 = 28,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.07x = 44,433.78 × 28,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.07x = 1,250,666,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,666,052.88/32,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,916.62

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