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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,902.72, 43,109.88 and 28,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,902.72, 43,109.88 and 28,027.68 is: 41,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,902.72 : 43,109.88 = 28,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,902.72/43,109.88 = 28,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,902.72x = 43,109.88 × 28,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,902.72x = 1,208,269,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,269,921.48/28,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,804.71

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