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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,501.49, 42,751.76 and 10,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,501.49, 42,751.76 and 10,975.11 is: 16,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,501.49 : 42,751.76 = 10,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,501.49/42,751.76 = 10,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,501.49x = 42,751.76 × 10,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,501.49x = 469,205,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,205,213.82/28,501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.48

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