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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,084.16, 60,058.32 and 28,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,084.16, 60,058.32 and 28,340 is: 42,461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,084.16 : 60,058.32 = 28,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,084.16/60,058.32 = 28,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,084.16x = 60,058.32 × 28,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,084.16x = 1,702,052,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,052,788.80/40,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,461.98

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