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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,288.62, 42,427.46 and 26,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,288.62, 42,427.46 and 26,883.68 is: 40,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,288.62 : 42,427.46 = 26,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,288.62/42,427.46 = 26,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,288.62x = 42,427.46 × 26,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,288.62x = 1,140,606,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,606,112.92/28,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,320.32

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