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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,655.88, 42,966.56 and 12,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,655.88, 42,966.56 and 12,858 is: 19,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,655.88 : 42,966.56 = 12,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,655.88/42,966.56 = 12,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,655.88x = 42,966.56 × 12,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,655.88x = 552,464,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,464,028.48/28,655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.26

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