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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.92, 62,963.81 and 28,788.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.92, 62,963.81 and 28,788.31 is: 43,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.92 : 62,963.81 = 28,788.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.92/62,963.81 = 28,788.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.92x = 62,963.81 × 28,788.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.92x = 1,812,621,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,621,681.06/41,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,182.42

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