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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.76, 42,765.08 and 9,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.76, 42,765.08 and 9,792.44 is: 14,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.76 : 42,765.08 = 9,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.76/42,765.08 = 9,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.76x = 42,765.08 × 9,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.76x = 418,774,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,774,480.00/28,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.27

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