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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.24, 48,436.28 and 28,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.24, 48,436.28 and 28,594 is: 42,921.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.24 : 48,436.28 = 28,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.24/48,436.28 = 28,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.24x = 48,436.28 × 28,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.24x = 1,384,986,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,986,990.32/32,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,921.06

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