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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.30, 48,838.05 and 28,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.30, 48,838.05 and 28,233.30 is: 42,286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.30 : 48,838.05 = 28,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.30/48,838.05 = 28,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.30x = 48,838.05 × 28,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.30x = 1,378,859,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,859,317.07/32,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,286.83

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