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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,737.56, 43,094.40 and 10,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,737.56, 43,094.40 and 10,974.66 is: 16,457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,737.56 : 43,094.40 = 10,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,737.56/43,094.40 = 10,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,737.56x = 43,094.40 × 10,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,737.56x = 472,946,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,946,387.90/28,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.43

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