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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.52, 42,327.31 and 10,445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.52, 42,327.31 and 10,445.33 is: 15,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.52 : 42,327.31 = 10,445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.52/42,327.31 = 10,445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.52x = 42,327.31 × 10,445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.52x = 442,122,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,122,509.33/28,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.03

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