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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.85, 42,023.70 and 12,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.85, 42,023.70 and 12,209.10 is: 18,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.85 : 42,023.70 = 12,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.85/42,023.70 = 12,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.85x = 42,023.70 × 12,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.85x = 513,071,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,071,555.67/28,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.89

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