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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.23, 48,325.95 and 28,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.23, 48,325.95 and 28,895.06 is: 43,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.23 : 48,325.95 = 28,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.23/48,325.95 = 28,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.23x = 48,325.95 × 28,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.23x = 1,396,381,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,381,345.62/32,432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,055.36

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