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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,678.03, 43,014.92 and 12,037.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,678.03, 43,014.92 and 12,037.39 is: 18,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,678.03 : 43,014.92 = 12,037.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,678.03/43,014.92 = 12,037.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,678.03x = 43,014.92 × 12,037.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,678.03x = 517,787,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,787,307.67/28,678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.19

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