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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.01, 44,812.15 and 28,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.01, 44,812.15 and 28,044 is: 38,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.01 : 44,812.15 = 28,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.01/44,812.15 = 28,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.01x = 44,812.15 × 28,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.01x = 1,256,711,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,711,934.60/32,598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,551.80

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