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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.61, 49,068.80 and 28,506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.61, 49,068.80 and 28,506.54 is: 42,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.61 : 49,068.80 = 28,506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.61/49,068.80 = 28,506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.61x = 49,068.80 × 28,506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.61x = 1,398,781,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,781,567.42/32,740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,723.13

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