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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,799.58, 43,205.22 and 12,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,799.58, 43,205.22 and 12,159.66 is: 18,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,799.58 : 43,205.22 = 12,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,799.58/43,205.22 = 12,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,799.58x = 43,205.22 × 12,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,799.58x = 525,360,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,360,785.43/28,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.96

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