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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.82, 44,631.20 and 28,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.82, 44,631.20 and 28,794.60 is: 39,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.82 : 44,631.20 = 28,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.82/44,631.20 = 28,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.82x = 44,631.20 × 28,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.82x = 1,285,137,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,137,551.52/32,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,766.83

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