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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.33, 42,056.05 and 10,512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.33, 42,056.05 and 10,512.45 is: 15,766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.33 : 42,056.05 = 10,512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.33/42,056.05 = 10,512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.33x = 42,056.05 × 10,512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.33x = 442,112,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,112,122.82/28,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,766.45

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