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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.20, 44,266.80 and 28,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.20, 44,266.80 and 28,150.40 is: 42,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.20 : 44,266.80 = 28,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.20/44,266.80 = 28,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.20x = 44,266.80 × 28,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.20x = 1,246,128,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,128,126.72/29,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,225.60

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