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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.63, 48,823.23 and 28,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.63, 48,823.23 and 28,310.88 is: 42,632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.63 : 48,823.23 = 28,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.63/48,823.23 = 28,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.63x = 48,823.23 × 28,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.63x = 1,382,228,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,228,605.74/32,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,632.92

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