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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.40, 45,368.32 and 28,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.40, 45,368.32 and 28,759.36 is: 39,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.40 : 45,368.32 = 28,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.40/45,368.32 = 28,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.40x = 45,368.32 × 28,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.40x = 1,304,763,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,763,847.48/32,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,588.20

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