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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.68, 44,748.30 and 23,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.68, 44,748.30 and 23,935.44 is: 33,028.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.68 : 44,748.30 = 23,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.68/44,748.30 = 23,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.68x = 44,748.30 × 23,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.68x = 1,071,070,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,070,249.75/32,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,028.49

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