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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.72, 42,017.70 and 8,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.72, 42,017.70 and 8,294.44 is: 12,439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.72 : 42,017.70 = 8,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.72/42,017.70 = 8,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.72x = 42,017.70 × 8,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.72x = 348,513,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,513,291.59/28,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.92

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