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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,846.08, 43,273.76 and 11,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,846.08, 43,273.76 and 11,306.40 is: 16,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,846.08 : 43,273.76 = 11,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,846.08/43,273.76 = 11,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,846.08x = 43,273.76 × 11,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,846.08x = 489,270,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,270,440.06/28,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.42

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