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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.60, 43,287.60 and 28,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.60, 43,287.60 and 28,253.60 is: 42,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.60 : 43,287.60 = 28,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.60/43,287.60 = 28,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.60x = 43,287.60 × 28,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.60x = 1,223,030,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,030,535.36/28,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,317.05

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