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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,788.44, 43,188.44 and 12,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,788.44, 43,188.44 and 12,148.44 is: 18,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,788.44 : 43,188.44 = 12,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,788.44/43,188.44 = 12,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,788.44x = 43,188.44 × 12,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,788.44x = 524,672,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,672,172.03/28,788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.10

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