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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.61, 48,322.02 and 28,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.61, 48,322.02 and 28,892.44 is: 43,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.61 : 48,322.02 = 28,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.61/48,322.02 = 28,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.61x = 48,322.02 × 28,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.61x = 1,396,140,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,140,942.72/32,429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,051.43

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