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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.77, 42,012.80 and 9,024.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.77, 42,012.80 and 9,024.04 is: 13,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.77 : 42,012.80 = 9,024.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.77/42,012.80 = 9,024.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.77x = 42,012.80 × 9,024.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.77x = 379,125,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,125,165.15/28,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.40

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