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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,631.84, 42,963.12 and 12,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,631.84, 42,963.12 and 12,212 is: 18,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,631.84 : 42,963.12 = 12,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,631.84/42,963.12 = 12,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,631.84x = 42,963.12 × 12,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,631.84x = 524,665,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,665,621.44/28,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.55

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