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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,368.80, 42,553.20 and 26,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,368.80, 42,553.20 and 26,619.20 is: 39,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,368.80 : 42,553.20 = 26,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,368.80/42,553.20 = 26,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,368.80x = 42,553.20 × 26,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,368.80x = 1,132,732,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,732,141.44/28,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,928.80

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