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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,758.59, 43,142.23 and 9,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,758.59, 43,142.23 and 9,035.29 is: 13,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,758.59 : 43,142.23 = 9,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,758.59/43,142.23 = 9,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,758.59x = 43,142.23 × 9,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,758.59x = 389,802,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,802,343.59/28,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.29

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