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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,337.63, 44,605.08 and 28,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,337.63, 44,605.08 and 28,092.42 is: 38,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,337.63 : 44,605.08 = 28,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,337.63/44,605.08 = 28,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,337.63x = 44,605.08 × 28,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,337.63x = 1,253,064,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,064,641.49/32,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,749.43

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