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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.40, 42,248.70 and 28,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.40, 42,248.70 and 28,223.40 is: 42,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.40 : 42,248.70 = 28,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.40/42,248.70 = 28,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.40x = 42,248.70 × 28,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.40x = 1,192,401,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,401,959.58/28,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,248.70

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