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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.56, 48,651.40 and 28,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.56, 48,651.40 and 28,769 is: 43,119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.56 : 48,651.40 = 28,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.56/48,651.40 = 28,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.56x = 48,651.40 × 28,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.56x = 1,399,652,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,652,126.60/32,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,119.87

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