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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,651.61, 42,970.92 and 10,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,651.61, 42,970.92 and 10,878.59 is: 16,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,651.61 : 42,970.92 = 10,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,651.61/42,970.92 = 10,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,651.61x = 42,970.92 × 10,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,651.61x = 467,462,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,462,805.75/28,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,315.41

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