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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,668.48, 59,512.72 and 28,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,668.48, 59,512.72 and 28,004.48 is: 42,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,668.48 : 59,512.72 = 28,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,668.48/59,512.72 = 28,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,668.48x = 59,512.72 × 28,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,668.48x = 1,666,622,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,622,776.99/39,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,013.78

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