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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.24, 48,433.28 and 28,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.24, 48,433.28 and 28,592 is: 42,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.24 : 48,433.28 = 28,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.24/48,433.28 = 28,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.24x = 48,433.28 × 28,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.24x = 1,384,804,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,804,341.76/32,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,918.06

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