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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.34, 42,580.59 and 12,593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.34, 42,580.59 and 12,593.19 is: 18,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.34 : 42,580.59 = 12,593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.34/42,580.59 = 12,593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.34x = 42,580.59 × 12,593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.34x = 536,225,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,225,460.18/28,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.26

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