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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,169.76, 42,261.12 and 9,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,169.76, 42,261.12 and 9,452.28 is: 14,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,169.76 : 42,261.12 = 9,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,169.76/42,261.12 = 9,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,169.76x = 42,261.12 × 9,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,169.76x = 399,463,939.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,463,939.35/28,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.59

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