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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.28, 45,251.10 and 28,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.28, 45,251.10 and 28,674.24 is: 39,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.28 : 45,251.10 = 28,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.28/45,251.10 = 28,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.28x = 45,251.10 × 28,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.28x = 1,297,540,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,540,901.66/32,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,470.99

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