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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,486.32, 62,205.72 and 28,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,486.32, 62,205.72 and 28,354.96 is: 42,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,486.32 : 62,205.72 = 28,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,486.32/62,205.72 = 28,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,486.32x = 62,205.72 × 28,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,486.32x = 1,763,840,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,840,702.37/41,486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,516.20

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