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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,012.80, 42,036.72 and 11,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,012.80, 42,036.72 and 11,372.88 is: 17,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,012.80 : 42,036.72 = 11,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,012.80/42,036.72 = 11,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,012.80x = 42,036.72 × 11,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,012.80x = 478,078,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,078,572.15/28,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.43

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