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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,764.54, 43,138.26 and 12,960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,764.54, 43,138.26 and 12,960.45 is: 19,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,764.54 : 43,138.26 = 12,960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,764.54/43,138.26 = 12,960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,764.54x = 43,138.26 × 12,960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,764.54x = 559,091,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,091,261.82/28,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.82

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