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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.89, 45,257.97 and 28,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.89, 45,257.97 and 28,555.96 is: 39,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.89 : 45,257.97 = 28,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.89/45,257.97 = 28,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.89x = 45,257.97 × 28,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.89x = 1,292,384,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,384,781.00/32,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.18

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