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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,761.19, 43,161.49 and 10,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,761.19, 43,161.49 and 10,041.23 is: 15,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,761.19 : 43,161.49 = 10,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,761.19/43,161.49 = 10,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,761.19x = 43,161.49 × 10,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,761.19x = 433,394,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,394,448.23/28,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.72

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