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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.11, 48,292.02 and 28,756.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.11, 48,292.02 and 28,756.15 is: 43,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.11 : 48,292.02 = 28,756.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.11/48,292.02 = 28,756.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.11x = 48,292.02 × 28,756.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.11x = 1,388,692,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,692,570.92/32,289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,008.08

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