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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,606.54, 42,913.91 and 10,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,606.54, 42,913.91 and 10,832.41 is: 16,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,606.54 : 42,913.91 = 10,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,606.54/42,913.91 = 10,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,606.54x = 42,913.91 × 10,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,606.54x = 464,861,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,861,067.82/28,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,250.17

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