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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.96, 60,424.83 and 28,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.96, 60,424.83 and 28,662.90 is: 43,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.96 : 60,424.83 = 28,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.96/60,424.83 = 28,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.96x = 60,424.83 × 28,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.96x = 1,731,950,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,950,859.81/40,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,002.10

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