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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,767.68, 43,161.90 and 10,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,767.68, 43,161.90 and 10,050.48 is: 15,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,767.68 : 43,161.90 = 10,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,767.68/43,161.90 = 10,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,767.68x = 43,161.90 × 10,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,767.68x = 433,797,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,797,812.71/28,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.35

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