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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,251.09, 42,386.36 and 12,679.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,251.09, 42,386.36 and 12,679.65 is: 19,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,251.09 : 42,386.36 = 12,679.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,251.09/42,386.36 = 12,679.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,251.09x = 42,386.36 × 12,679.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,251.09x = 537,444,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,444,146.18/28,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.84

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