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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.16, 61,983.28 and 28,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.16, 61,983.28 and 28,869.26 is: 43,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.16 : 61,983.28 = 28,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.16/61,983.28 = 28,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.16x = 61,983.28 × 28,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.16x = 1,789,411,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,411,425.97/41,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,290.30

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