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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.22, 45,344.25 and 28,446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.22, 45,344.25 and 28,446.54 is: 39,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.22 : 45,344.25 = 28,446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.22/45,344.25 = 28,446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.22x = 45,344.25 × 28,446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.22x = 1,289,887,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,887,021.40/32,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,177.45

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