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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.52, 42,889.98 and 8,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.52, 42,889.98 and 8,884.44 is: 13,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.52 : 42,889.98 = 8,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.52/42,889.98 = 8,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.52x = 42,889.98 × 8,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.52x = 381,053,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,053,453.91/28,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.03

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