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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,997.60, 65,996.40 and 28,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,997.60, 65,996.40 and 28,251.20 is: 42,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,997.60 : 65,996.40 = 28,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,997.60/65,996.40 = 28,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,997.60x = 65,996.40 × 28,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,997.60x = 1,864,477,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,477,495.68/43,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,376.80

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