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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.54, 44,825.16 and 28,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.54, 44,825.16 and 28,053.48 is: 38,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.54 : 44,825.16 = 28,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.54/44,825.16 = 28,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.54x = 44,825.16 × 28,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.54x = 1,257,501,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,501,729.56/32,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,564.75

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