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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.63, 44,606.46 and 28,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.63, 44,606.46 and 28,093.42 is: 38,750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.63 : 44,606.46 = 28,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.63/44,606.46 = 28,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.63x = 44,606.46 × 28,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.63x = 1,253,148,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,148,015.49/32,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,750.81

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