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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,146.46, 42,234.28 and 12,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,146.46, 42,234.28 and 12,362.59 is: 18,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,146.46 : 42,234.28 = 12,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,146.46/42,234.28 = 12,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,146.46x = 42,234.28 × 12,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,146.46x = 522,125,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,125,193.17/28,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.30

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