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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,738.89, 43,108.34 and 9,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,738.89, 43,108.34 and 9,034.29 is: 13,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,738.89 : 43,108.34 = 9,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,738.89/43,108.34 = 9,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,738.89x = 43,108.34 × 9,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,738.89x = 389,453,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,453,199.81/28,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.44

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