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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,753.41, 43,127.26 and 9,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,753.41, 43,127.26 and 9,031.44 is: 13,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,753.41 : 43,127.26 = 9,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,753.41/43,127.26 = 9,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,753.41x = 43,127.26 × 9,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,753.41x = 389,501,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,501,261.05/28,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.26

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