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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,212.84, 42,317.58 and 12,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,212.84, 42,317.58 and 12,626.28 is: 18,938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,212.84 : 42,317.58 = 12,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,212.84/42,317.58 = 12,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,212.84x = 42,317.58 × 12,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,212.84x = 534,313,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,313,614.00/28,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.67

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