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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,272.80, 42,409.20 and 17,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,272.80, 42,409.20 and 17,775.20 is: 26,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,272.80 : 42,409.20 = 17,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,272.80/42,409.20 = 17,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,272.80x = 42,409.20 × 17,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,272.80x = 753,832,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,832,011.84/28,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.80

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