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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,568.92, 42,845.08 and 11,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,568.92, 42,845.08 and 11,034.76 is: 16,548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,568.92 : 42,845.08 = 11,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,568.92/42,845.08 = 11,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,568.92x = 42,845.08 × 11,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,568.92x = 472,785,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,785,174.98/28,568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.93

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