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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.56, 42,761.54 and 12,708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.56, 42,761.54 and 12,708.66 is: 19,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.56 : 42,761.54 = 12,708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.56/42,761.54 = 12,708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.56x = 42,761.54 × 12,708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.56x = 543,441,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,441,872.94/28,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.74

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