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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,552.82, 42,804.62 and 11,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,552.82, 42,804.62 and 11,034.94 is: 16,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,552.82 : 42,804.62 = 11,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,552.82/42,804.62 = 11,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,552.82x = 42,804.62 × 11,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,552.82x = 472,346,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,346,413.42/28,552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.90

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