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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,459.83, 59,975.42 and 28,362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,459.83, 59,975.42 and 28,362.15 is: 39,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,459.83 : 59,975.42 = 28,362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,459.83/59,975.42 = 28,362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,459.83x = 59,975.42 × 28,362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,459.83x = 1,701,031,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,031,716.54/43,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,140.32

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