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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.70, 42,213.15 and 8,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.70, 42,213.15 and 8,424.90 is: 12,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.70 : 42,213.15 = 8,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.70/42,213.15 = 8,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.70x = 42,213.15 × 8,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.70x = 355,641,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,641,567.44/28,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.73

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