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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,459.80, 42,612.90 and 28,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,459.80, 42,612.90 and 28,459.80 is: 42,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,459.80 : 42,612.90 = 28,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,459.80/42,612.90 = 28,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,459.80x = 42,612.90 × 28,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,459.80x = 1,212,754,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,754,611.42/28,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,612.90

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