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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,881.60, 43,257.60 and 28,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,881.60, 43,257.60 and 28,233.60 is: 42,287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,881.60 : 43,257.60 = 28,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,881.60/43,257.60 = 28,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,881.60x = 43,257.60 × 28,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,881.60x = 1,221,317,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,317,775.36/28,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,287.05

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