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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.29, 60,406.56 and 28,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.29, 60,406.56 and 28,441.26 is: 42,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.29 : 60,406.56 = 28,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.29/60,406.56 = 28,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.29x = 60,406.56 × 28,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.29x = 1,718,038,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,038,678.67/40,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,669.04

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