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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.72, 44,573.79 and 28,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.72, 44,573.79 and 28,921.60 is: 39,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.72 : 44,573.79 = 28,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.72/44,573.79 = 28,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.72x = 44,573.79 × 28,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.72x = 1,289,145,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,145,324.86/32,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,930.51

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