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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,648.13, 42,989.47 and 12,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,648.13, 42,989.47 and 12,232.13 is: 18,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,648.13 : 42,989.47 = 12,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,648.13/42,989.47 = 12,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,648.13x = 42,989.47 × 12,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,648.13x = 525,852,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,852,540.14/28,648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.57

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