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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.19, 44,623.44 and 28,788.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.19, 44,623.44 and 28,788.98 is: 39,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.19 : 44,623.44 = 28,788.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.19/44,623.44 = 28,788.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.19x = 44,623.44 × 28,788.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.19x = 1,284,663,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,663,098.57/32,311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,759.07

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