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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.24, 42,634.32 and 9,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.24, 42,634.32 and 9,942.24 is: 14,920.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.24 : 42,634.32 = 9,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.24/42,634.32 = 9,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.24x = 42,634.32 × 9,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.24x = 423,880,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,880,641.68/28,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.00

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