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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.61, 41,991.37 and 11,120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.61, 41,991.37 and 11,120.50 is: 16,674.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.61 : 41,991.37 = 11,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.61/41,991.37 = 11,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.61x = 41,991.37 × 11,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.61x = 466,965,030.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,965,030.09/28,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.58

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