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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.40, 42,315.60 and 23,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.40, 42,315.60 and 23,602.40 is: 35,403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.40 : 42,315.60 = 23,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.40/42,315.60 = 23,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.40x = 42,315.60 × 23,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.40x = 998,749,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,749,717.44/28,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,403.60

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