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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,609.03, 42,913.82 and 12,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,609.03, 42,913.82 and 12,814.84 is: 19,222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,609.03 : 42,913.82 = 12,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,609.03/42,913.82 = 12,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,609.03x = 42,913.82 × 12,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,609.03x = 549,933,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,933,737.09/28,609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.38

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