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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,281.96, 60,433.83 and 28,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,281.96, 60,433.83 and 28,668.90 is: 43,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,281.96 : 60,433.83 = 28,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,281.96/60,433.83 = 28,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,281.96x = 60,433.83 × 28,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,281.96x = 1,732,571,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,571,428.89/40,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,011.10

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