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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,502.52, 60,653.34 and 28,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,502.52, 60,653.34 and 28,035 is: 41,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,502.52 : 60,653.34 = 28,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,502.52/60,653.34 = 28,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,502.52x = 60,653.34 × 28,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,502.52x = 1,700,416,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,416,386.90/40,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,982.98

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