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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.26, 42,038.59 and 11,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.26, 42,038.59 and 11,389 is: 17,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.26 : 42,038.59 = 11,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.26/42,038.59 = 11,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.26x = 42,038.59 × 11,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.26x = 478,777,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,777,444.57/28,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.38

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