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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,028.60, 70,542.90 and 28,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,028.60, 70,542.90 and 28,366.20 is: 42,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,028.60 : 70,542.90 = 28,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,028.60/70,542.90 = 28,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,028.60x = 70,542.90 × 28,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,028.60x = 2,001,034,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,034,009.98/47,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,549.30

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