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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.79, 56,971.87 and 28,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.79, 56,971.87 and 28,365.52 is: 39,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.79 : 56,971.87 = 28,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.79/56,971.87 = 28,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.79x = 56,971.87 × 28,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.79x = 1,616,036,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,036,610.72/41,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,162.60

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