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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.40, 42,389.10 and 8,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.40, 42,389.10 and 8,535.90 is: 12,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.40 : 42,389.10 = 8,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.40/42,389.10 = 8,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.40x = 42,389.10 × 8,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.40x = 361,829,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,829,118.69/28,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.85

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