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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,849.02, 43,279.38 and 12,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,849.02, 43,279.38 and 12,209.10 is: 18,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,849.02 : 43,279.38 = 12,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,849.02/43,279.38 = 12,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,849.02x = 43,279.38 × 12,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,849.02x = 528,402,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,402,278.36/28,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.13

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