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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,537.80, 42,802.98 and 12,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,537.80, 42,802.98 and 12,951.78 is: 19,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,537.80 : 42,802.98 = 12,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,537.80/42,802.98 = 12,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,537.80x = 42,802.98 × 12,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,537.80x = 554,374,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,374,780.30/28,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.98

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