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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.84, 48,121.28 and 28,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.84, 48,121.28 and 28,341.80 is: 42,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.84 : 48,121.28 = 28,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.84/48,121.28 = 28,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.84x = 48,121.28 × 28,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.84x = 1,363,843,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,843,693.50/32,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,270.28

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