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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,692.56, 43,047.48 and 10,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,692.56, 43,047.48 and 10,226 is: 15,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,692.56 : 43,047.48 = 10,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,692.56/43,047.48 = 10,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,692.56x = 43,047.48 × 10,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,692.56x = 440,203,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,203,530.48/28,692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.08

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