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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,511.70, 60,767.55 and 28,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,511.70, 60,767.55 and 28,005.30 is: 42,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,511.70 : 60,767.55 = 28,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,511.70/60,767.55 = 28,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,511.70x = 60,767.55 × 28,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,511.70x = 1,701,813,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,813,468.02/40,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,007.95

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