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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,312.28, 42,469.03 and 10,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,312.28, 42,469.03 and 10,299.91 is: 15,450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,312.28 : 42,469.03 = 10,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,312.28/42,469.03 = 10,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,312.28x = 42,469.03 × 10,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,312.28x = 437,427,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,427,202.09/28,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.09

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