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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,415.70, 42,623.55 and 27,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,415.70, 42,623.55 and 27,929.70 is: 41,894.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,415.70 : 42,623.55 = 27,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,415.70/42,623.55 = 27,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,415.70x = 42,623.55 × 27,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,415.70x = 1,190,462,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,462,964.44/28,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,894.55

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