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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.41, 61,983.66 and 28,869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.41, 61,983.66 and 28,869.51 is: 43,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.41 : 61,983.66 = 28,869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.41/61,983.66 = 28,869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.41x = 61,983.66 × 28,869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.41x = 1,789,437,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,437,892.21/41,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,290.68

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