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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,773.20, 41,604.50 and 28,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,773.20, 41,604.50 and 28,773.20 is: 41,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,773.20 : 41,604.50 = 28,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,773.20/41,604.50 = 28,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,773.20x = 41,604.50 × 28,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,773.20x = 1,197,094,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,094,599.40/28,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,604.50

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