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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,761.96, 43,143.12 and 10,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,761.96, 43,143.12 and 10,041.92 is: 15,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,761.96 : 43,143.12 = 10,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,761.96/43,143.12 = 10,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,761.96x = 43,143.12 × 10,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,761.96x = 433,239,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,239,759.59/28,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.94

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