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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.60, 42,615.90 and 28,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.60, 42,615.90 and 28,216.20 is: 42,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.60 : 42,615.90 = 28,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.60/42,615.90 = 28,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.60x = 42,615.90 × 28,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.60x = 1,202,458,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,458,757.58/28,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,324.30

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