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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.84, 42,316.08 and 12,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.84, 42,316.08 and 12,625.28 is: 18,937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.84 : 42,316.08 = 12,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.84/42,316.08 = 12,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.84x = 42,316.08 × 12,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.84x = 534,252,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,252,358.50/28,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.17

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