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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,670.60, 60,926.45 and 28,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,670.60, 60,926.45 and 28,018.12 is: 41,972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,670.60 : 60,926.45 = 28,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,670.60/60,926.45 = 28,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,670.60x = 60,926.45 × 28,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,670.60x = 1,707,044,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,044,587.27/40,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,972.45

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