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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,744.35, 43,113.83 and 12,950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,744.35, 43,113.83 and 12,950.43 is: 19,424.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,744.35 : 43,113.83 = 12,950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,744.35/43,113.83 = 12,950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,744.35x = 43,113.83 × 12,950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,744.35x = 558,342,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,342,572.69/28,744.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.43

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