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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.62, 48,018.02 and 28,805.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.62, 48,018.02 and 28,805.22 is: 43,010.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.62 : 48,018.02 = 28,805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.62/48,018.02 = 28,805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.62x = 48,018.02 × 28,805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.62x = 1,383,169,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,169,486.04/32,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,010.85

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