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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.60, 42,768.90 and 26,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.60, 42,768.90 and 26,374.20 is: 39,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.60 : 42,768.90 = 26,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.60/42,768.90 = 26,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.60x = 42,768.90 × 26,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.60x = 1,127,995,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,995,522.38/28,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,561.30

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