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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.98, 60,671.55 and 28,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.98, 60,671.55 and 28,049.73 is: 38,706.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.98 : 60,671.55 = 28,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.98/60,671.55 = 28,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.98x = 60,671.55 × 28,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.98x = 1,701,820,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,820,596.18/43,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,706.79

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