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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.28, 42,080.76 and 8,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.28, 42,080.76 and 8,061.84 is: 12,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.28 : 42,080.76 = 8,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.28/42,080.76 = 8,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.28x = 42,080.76 × 8,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.28x = 339,248,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,248,354.20/28,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.43

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