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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,477.32, 59,977.34 and 28,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,477.32, 59,977.34 and 28,363 is: 39,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,477.32 : 59,977.34 = 28,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,477.32/59,977.34 = 28,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,477.32x = 59,977.34 × 28,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,477.32x = 1,701,137,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,137,294.42/43,477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,127.00

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