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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,353.93, 48,271.02 and 28,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,353.93, 48,271.02 and 28,801.76 is: 42,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,353.93 : 48,271.02 = 28,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,353.93/48,271.02 = 28,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,353.93x = 48,271.02 × 28,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,353.93x = 1,390,290,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,290,560.06/32,353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,971.30

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