Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,616.76, 42,935.94 and 11,988
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,616.76, 42,935.94 and 11,988 is: 17,986.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,616.76 : 42,935.94 = 11,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,616.76/42,935.94 = 11,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,616.76x = 42,935.94 × 11,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,616.76x = 514,716,048.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,716,048.72/28,616.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,986.52
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