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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,427.08, 62,177.61 and 28,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,427.08, 62,177.61 and 28,957.08 is: 43,461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,427.08 : 62,177.61 = 28,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,427.08/62,177.61 = 28,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,427.08x = 62,177.61 × 28,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,427.08x = 1,800,481,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,481,663.86/41,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,461.47

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