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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,370.82, 42,559.32 and 10,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,370.82, 42,559.32 and 10,610 is: 15,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,370.82 : 42,559.32 = 10,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,370.82/42,559.32 = 10,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,370.82x = 42,559.32 × 10,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,370.82x = 451,554,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,554,332.15/28,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,916.15

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