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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.40, 39,624.80 and 28,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.40, 39,624.80 and 28,266.40 is: 39,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.40 : 39,624.80 = 28,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.40/39,624.80 = 28,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.40x = 39,624.80 × 28,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.40x = 1,120,050,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,050,446.72/28,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,624.80

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