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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.17, 62,965.68 and 28,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.17, 62,965.68 and 28,789.56 is: 43,184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.17 : 62,965.68 = 28,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.17/62,965.68 = 28,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.17x = 62,965.68 × 28,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.17x = 1,812,754,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,754,222.30/41,977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,184.29

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