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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,196.93, 59,622.90 and 28,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,196.93, 59,622.90 and 28,127.24 is: 38,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,196.93 : 59,622.90 = 28,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,196.93/59,622.90 = 28,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,196.93x = 59,622.90 × 28,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,196.93x = 1,677,027,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,027,617.80/43,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,822.84

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