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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,386.64, 95,041.08 and 28,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,386.64, 95,041.08 and 28,278 is: 42,399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,386.64 : 95,041.08 = 28,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,386.64/95,041.08 = 28,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,386.64x = 95,041.08 × 28,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,386.64x = 2,687,571,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,571,660.24/63,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,399.65

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