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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,063.61, 39,845.72 and 28,538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,063.61, 39,845.72 and 28,538.73 is: 39,126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,063.61 : 39,845.72 = 28,538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,063.61/39,845.72 = 28,538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,063.61x = 39,845.72 × 28,538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,063.61x = 1,137,146,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,146,316.08/29,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,126.12

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