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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.93, 49,259.57 and 28,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.93, 49,259.57 and 28,634.06 is: 42,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.93 : 49,259.57 = 28,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.93/49,259.57 = 28,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.93x = 49,259.57 × 28,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.93x = 1,410,501,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,501,093.49/32,867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,914.21

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