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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,697.94, 43,063.59 and 12,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,697.94, 43,063.59 and 12,056.70 is: 18,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,697.94 : 43,063.59 = 12,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,697.94/43,063.59 = 12,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,697.94x = 43,063.59 × 12,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,697.94x = 519,204,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,204,785.55/28,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.06

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