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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,828.35, 43,246.98 and 12,188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,828.35, 43,246.98 and 12,188.45 is: 18,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,828.35 : 43,246.98 = 12,188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,828.35/43,246.98 = 12,188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,828.35x = 43,246.98 × 12,188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,828.35x = 527,113,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,113,761.50/28,828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.56

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