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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.41, 44,783.69 and 28,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.41, 44,783.69 and 28,191.74 is: 38,874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.41 : 44,783.69 = 28,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.41/44,783.69 = 28,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.41x = 44,783.69 × 28,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.41x = 1,262,530,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,530,267.86/32,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,874.11

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