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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.40, 48,104.70 and 28,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.40, 48,104.70 and 28,030.60 is: 41,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.40 : 48,104.70 = 28,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.40/48,104.70 = 28,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.40x = 48,104.70 × 28,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.40x = 1,348,403,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,403,603.82/32,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,947.02

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