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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,650.75, 42,993.41 and 12,234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,650.75, 42,993.41 and 12,234.75 is: 18,359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,650.75 : 42,993.41 = 12,234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,650.75/42,993.41 = 12,234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,650.75x = 42,993.41 × 12,234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,650.75x = 526,013,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,013,623.00/28,650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.51

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