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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,983.54, 62,975.22 and 28,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,983.54, 62,975.22 and 28,795.90 is: 43,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,983.54 : 62,975.22 = 28,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,983.54/62,975.22 = 28,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,983.54x = 62,975.22 × 28,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,983.54x = 1,813,428,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,428,137.60/41,983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,193.79

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