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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,761.59, 59,019.09 and 28,200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,761.59, 59,019.09 and 28,200.13 is: 38,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,761.59 : 59,019.09 = 28,200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,761.59/59,019.09 = 28,200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,761.59x = 59,019.09 × 28,200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,761.59x = 1,664,345,715.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,345,715.39/42,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,921.52

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