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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512,063.40, 42,768,095.10 and 17,741,525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512,063.40, 42,768,095.10 and 17,741,525.80 is: 26,612,288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512,063.40 : 42,768,095.10 = 17,741,525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512,063.40/42,768,095.10 = 17,741,525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512,063.40x = 42,768,095.10 × 17,741,525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512,063.40x = 758,771,262,633,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,771,262,633,503.62/28,512,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612,288.70

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