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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,275.56, 59,682.87 and 28,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,275.56, 59,682.87 and 28,162.77 is: 38,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,275.56 : 59,682.87 = 28,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,275.56/59,682.87 = 28,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,275.56x = 59,682.87 × 28,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,275.56x = 1,680,834,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,834,940.75/43,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,840.29

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