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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.72, 42,104.58 and 8,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.72, 42,104.58 and 8,348.44 is: 12,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.72 : 42,104.58 = 8,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.72/42,104.58 = 8,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.72x = 42,104.58 × 8,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.72x = 351,507,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,507,559.86/28,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.66

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