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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.27, 42,549.63 and 10,592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.27, 42,549.63 and 10,592.31 is: 15,882.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.27 : 42,549.63 = 10,592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.27/42,549.63 = 10,592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.27x = 42,549.63 × 10,592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.27x = 450,698,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,698,771.70/28,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.94

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