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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.35, 44,351.36 and 28,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.35, 44,351.36 and 28,170.54 is: 38,853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.35 : 44,351.36 = 28,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.35/44,351.36 = 28,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.35x = 44,351.36 × 28,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.35x = 1,249,401,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,401,760.93/32,156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,853.97

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