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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.70, 48,901.20 and 28,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.70, 48,901.20 and 28,737.10 is: 43,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.70 : 48,901.20 = 28,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.70/48,901.20 = 28,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.70x = 48,901.20 × 28,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.70x = 1,405,278,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,278,674.52/32,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,009.47

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