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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,354.08, 42,529.40 and 12,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,354.08, 42,529.40 and 12,554.50 is: 18,830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,354.08 : 42,529.40 = 12,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,354.08/42,529.40 = 12,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,354.08x = 42,529.40 × 12,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,354.08x = 533,935,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,935,352.30/28,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.99

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