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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.60, 42,015.90 and 27,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.60, 42,015.90 and 27,816.20 is: 41,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.60 : 42,015.90 = 27,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.60/42,015.90 = 27,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.60x = 42,015.90 × 27,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.60x = 1,168,722,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,722,677.58/28,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,724.30

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