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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,961.99, 65,886.08 and 28,160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,961.99, 65,886.08 and 28,160.91 is: 42,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,961.99 : 65,886.08 = 28,160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,961.99/65,886.08 = 28,160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,961.99x = 65,886.08 × 28,160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,961.99x = 1,855,411,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,411,828.33/43,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,204.91

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