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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,211.09, 59,618.88 and 28,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,211.09, 59,618.88 and 28,125.95 is: 38,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,211.09 : 59,618.88 = 28,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,211.09/59,618.88 = 28,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,211.09x = 59,618.88 × 28,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,211.09x = 1,676,837,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,837,339.84/43,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,805.72

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