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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,207.31, 61,789.06 and 28,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,207.31, 61,789.06 and 28,063.44 is: 42,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,207.31 : 61,789.06 = 28,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,207.31/61,789.06 = 28,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,207.31x = 61,789.06 × 28,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,207.31x = 1,734,013,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,013,577.97/41,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,080.24

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