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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,709.36, 43,072.26 and 12,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,709.36, 43,072.26 and 12,060.82 is: 18,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,709.36 : 43,072.26 = 12,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,709.36/43,072.26 = 12,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,709.36x = 43,072.26 × 12,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,709.36x = 519,486,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,486,774.85/28,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.68

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