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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.59, 44,852.54 and 28,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.59, 44,852.54 and 28,521.72 is: 39,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.59 : 44,852.54 = 28,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.59/44,852.54 = 28,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.59x = 44,852.54 × 28,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.59x = 1,279,271,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,271,444.56/32,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,346.96

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