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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.82, 45,197.49 and 28,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.82, 45,197.49 and 28,316.16 is: 39,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.82 : 45,197.49 = 28,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.82/45,197.49 = 28,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.82x = 45,197.49 × 28,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.82x = 1,279,819,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,819,358.44/32,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,084.64

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