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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.70, 39,976.10 and 28,512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.70, 39,976.10 and 28,512.70 is: 39,976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.70 : 39,976.10 = 28,512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.70/39,976.10 = 28,512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.70x = 39,976.10 × 28,512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.70x = 1,139,826,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,826,546.47/28,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,976.10

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