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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.62, 48,041.86 and 28,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.62, 48,041.86 and 28,821.22 is: 43,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.62 : 48,041.86 = 28,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.62/48,041.86 = 28,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.62x = 48,041.86 × 28,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.62x = 1,384,625,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,625,016.27/32,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,034.70

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