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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,592, 62,425.44 and 28,232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,592, 62,425.44 and 28,232.64 is: 42,374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,592 : 62,425.44 = 28,232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,592/62,425.44 = 28,232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,592x = 62,425.44 × 28,232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,592x = 1,762,434,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,434,974.36/41,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,374.37

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