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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.18, 41,979.87 and 27,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.18, 41,979.87 and 27,204.12 is: 40,735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.18 : 41,979.87 = 27,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.18/41,979.87 = 27,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.18x = 41,979.87 × 27,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.18x = 1,142,025,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,025,421.06/28,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,735.44

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