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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,829.08, 43,230.63 and 12,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,829.08, 43,230.63 and 12,180.54 is: 18,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,829.08 : 43,230.63 = 12,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,829.08/43,230.63 = 12,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,829.08x = 43,230.63 × 12,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,829.08x = 526,572,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,572,557.22/28,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.33

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