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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,693.44, 43,056.84 and 12,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,693.44, 43,056.84 and 12,052.20 is: 18,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,693.44 : 43,056.84 = 12,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,693.44/43,056.84 = 12,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,693.44x = 43,056.84 × 12,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,693.44x = 518,929,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,929,647.05/28,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.31

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