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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.68, 42,022.44 and 8,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.68, 42,022.44 and 8,295.20 is: 12,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.68 : 42,022.44 = 8,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.68/42,022.44 = 8,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.68x = 42,022.44 × 8,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.68x = 348,584,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,584,544.29/28,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.92

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