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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,897.80, 40,544.40 and 28,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,897.80, 40,544.40 and 28,897.80 is: 40,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,897.80 : 40,544.40 = 28,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,897.80/40,544.40 = 28,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,897.80x = 40,544.40 × 28,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,897.80x = 1,171,643,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,643,962.32/28,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,544.40

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