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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,674.81, 43,005.36 and 12,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,674.81, 43,005.36 and 12,035.15 is: 18,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,674.81 : 43,005.36 = 12,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,674.81/43,005.36 = 12,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,674.81x = 43,005.36 × 12,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,674.81x = 517,575,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,575,949.78/28,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.85

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