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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,444.94, 42,478.76 and 28,136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,444.94, 42,478.76 and 28,136.03 is: 42,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,444.94 : 42,478.76 = 28,136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,444.94/42,478.76 = 28,136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,444.94x = 42,478.76 × 28,136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,444.94x = 1,195,183,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,183,312.65/28,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,017.44

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