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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.32, 44,630.51 and 28,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.32, 44,630.51 and 28,794.10 is: 39,766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.32 : 44,630.51 = 28,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.32/44,630.51 = 28,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.32x = 44,630.51 × 28,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.32x = 1,285,095,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,095,367.99/32,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,766.14

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