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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,282.06, 61,921.26 and 28,765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,282.06, 61,921.26 and 28,765.13 is: 43,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,282.06 : 61,921.26 = 28,765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,282.06/61,921.26 = 28,765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,282.06x = 61,921.26 × 28,765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,282.06x = 1,781,172,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,172,784.06/41,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,146.42

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