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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.51, 42,055.44 and 8,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.51, 42,055.44 and 8,042.16 is: 12,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.51 : 42,055.44 = 8,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.51/42,055.44 = 8,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.51x = 42,055.44 × 8,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.51x = 338,216,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,216,577.35/28,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.72

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