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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,305.79, 42,459.63 and 12,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,305.79, 42,459.63 and 12,723.46 is: 19,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,305.79 : 42,459.63 = 12,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,305.79/42,459.63 = 12,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,305.79x = 42,459.63 × 12,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,305.79x = 540,233,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,233,403.92/28,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.61

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