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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,431.55, 42,638.08 and 9,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,431.55, 42,638.08 and 9,451.08 is: 14,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,431.55 : 42,638.08 = 9,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,431.55/42,638.08 = 9,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,431.55x = 42,638.08 × 9,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,431.55x = 402,975,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,975,970.24/28,431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.55

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