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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,818.81, 43,217.81 and 12,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,818.81, 43,217.81 and 12,180.13 is: 18,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,818.81 : 43,217.81 = 12,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,818.81/43,217.81 = 12,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,818.81x = 43,217.81 × 12,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,818.81x = 526,398,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,398,544.12/28,818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.80

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