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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,348.94, 42,497.12 and 12,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,348.94, 42,497.12 and 12,545.56 is: 18,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,348.94 : 42,497.12 = 12,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,348.94/42,497.12 = 12,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,348.94x = 42,497.12 × 12,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,348.94x = 533,150,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,150,168.79/28,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.71

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