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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.60, 42,350.40 and 26,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.60, 42,350.40 and 26,505.60 is: 39,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.60 : 42,350.40 = 26,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.60/42,350.40 = 26,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.60x = 42,350.40 × 26,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.60x = 1,122,522,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,522,762.24/28,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,758.40

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