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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,475.96, 57,218.63 and 28,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,475.96, 57,218.63 and 28,042.34 is: 38,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,475.96 : 57,218.63 = 28,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,475.96/57,218.63 = 28,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,475.96x = 57,218.63 × 28,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,475.96x = 1,604,543,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,543,850.49/41,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,686.12

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