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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,122.30, 42,183.45 and 28,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,122.30, 42,183.45 and 28,122.30 is: 42,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,122.30 : 42,183.45 = 28,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,122.30/42,183.45 = 28,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,122.30x = 42,183.45 × 28,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,122.30x = 1,186,295,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,295,635.94/28,122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,183.45

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