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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.65, 44,804.93 and 28,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.65, 44,804.93 and 28,038.69 is: 38,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.65 : 44,804.93 = 28,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.65/44,804.93 = 28,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.65x = 44,804.93 × 28,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.65x = 1,256,271,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,271,402.55/32,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,544.63

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