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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.46, 42,183.35 and 12,311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.46, 42,183.35 and 12,311.33 is: 18,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.46 : 42,183.35 = 12,311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.46/42,183.35 = 12,311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.46x = 42,183.35 × 12,311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.46x = 519,332,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,332,916.05/28,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.09

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