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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.09, 44,597.22 and 28,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.09, 44,597.22 and 28,887.48 is: 39,884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.09 : 44,597.22 = 28,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.09/44,597.22 = 28,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.09x = 44,597.22 × 28,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.09x = 1,288,301,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,301,300.81/32,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,884.14

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