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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,158.49, 41,531.00 and 28,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,158.49, 41,531.00 and 28,233.06 is: 38,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,158.49 : 41,531.00 = 28,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,158.49/41,531.00 = 28,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,158.49x = 41,531.00 × 28,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,158.49x = 1,172,547,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,547,073.69/30,158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,879.50

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