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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.42, 42,039.78 and 8,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.42, 42,039.78 and 8,305.14 is: 12,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.42 : 42,039.78 = 8,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.42/42,039.78 = 8,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.42x = 42,039.78 × 8,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.42x = 349,146,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,146,384.97/28,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.76

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