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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,389.90, 42,589.92 and 9,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,389.90, 42,589.92 and 9,668.90 is: 14,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,389.90 : 42,589.92 = 9,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,389.90/42,589.92 = 9,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,389.90x = 42,589.92 × 9,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,389.90x = 411,797,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,797,677.49/28,389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.08

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