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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,242, 42,363 and 7,465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,242, 42,363 and 7,465.50 is: 11,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,242 : 42,363 = 7,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,242/42,363 = 7,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,242x = 42,363 × 7,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,242x = 316,260,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,260,976.50/28,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.25

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