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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.46, 60,424.08 and 28,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.46, 60,424.08 and 28,662.40 is: 43,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.46 : 60,424.08 = 28,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.46/60,424.08 = 28,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.46x = 60,424.08 × 28,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.46x = 1,731,899,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,899,150.59/40,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,001.35

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