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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.62, 60,051.28 and 28,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.62, 60,051.28 and 28,204.49 is: 42,313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.62 : 60,051.28 = 28,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.62/60,051.28 = 28,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.62x = 60,051.28 × 28,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.62x = 1,693,715,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,715,425.99/40,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,313.67

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