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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,961.44, 43,441.40 and 9,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,961.44, 43,441.40 and 9,241.20 is: 13,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,961.44 : 43,441.40 = 9,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,961.44/43,441.40 = 9,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,961.44x = 43,441.40 × 9,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,961.44x = 401,450,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,450,665.68/28,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.56

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