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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,025.48, 42,038.22 and 9,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,025.48, 42,038.22 and 9,557 is: 14,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,025.48 : 42,038.22 = 9,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,025.48/42,038.22 = 9,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,025.48x = 42,038.22 × 9,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,025.48x = 401,759,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,759,268.54/28,025.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.50

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