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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.26, 43,209.40 and 12,390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.26, 43,209.40 and 12,390.26 is: 18,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.26 : 43,209.40 = 12,390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.26/43,209.40 = 12,390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.26x = 43,209.40 × 12,390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.26x = 535,375,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,375,700.44/28,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.39

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