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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.86, 62,966.72 and 28,790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.86, 62,966.72 and 28,790.25 is: 43,185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.86 : 62,966.72 = 28,790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.86/62,966.72 = 28,790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.86x = 62,966.72 × 28,790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.86x = 1,812,827,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,827,466.53/41,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,185.32

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