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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,309.77, 42,464.61 and 12,709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,309.77, 42,464.61 and 12,709.17 is: 19,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,309.77 : 42,464.61 = 12,709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,309.77/42,464.61 = 12,709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,309.77x = 42,464.61 × 12,709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,309.77x = 539,689,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,689,947.47/28,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.73

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