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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.26, 42,059.94 and 10,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.26, 42,059.94 and 10,507.52 is: 15,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.26 : 42,059.94 = 10,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.26/42,059.94 = 10,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.26x = 42,059.94 × 10,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.26x = 441,945,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,945,450.45/28,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,757.17

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