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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,780.26, 43,172.82 and 8,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,780.26, 43,172.82 and 8,003.76 is: 12,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,780.26 : 43,172.82 = 8,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,780.26/43,172.82 = 8,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,780.26x = 43,172.82 × 8,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,780.26x = 345,544,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,544,889.80/28,780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.32

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