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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,858.19, 43,271.08 and 10,133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,858.19, 43,271.08 and 10,133.01 is: 15,193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,858.19 : 43,271.08 = 10,133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,858.19/43,271.08 = 10,133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,858.19x = 43,271.08 × 10,133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,858.19x = 438,466,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,466,261.02/28,858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.83

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