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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,084.69, 42,134.91 and 12,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,084.69, 42,134.91 and 12,291.10 is: 18,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,084.69 : 42,134.91 = 12,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,084.69/42,134.91 = 12,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,084.69x = 42,134.91 × 12,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,084.69x = 517,884,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,884,392.30/28,084.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.10

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