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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,858.30, 43,281.98 and 10,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,858.30, 43,281.98 and 10,133.94 is: 15,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,858.30 : 43,281.98 = 10,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,858.30/43,281.98 = 10,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,858.30x = 43,281.98 × 10,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,858.30x = 438,616,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,616,988.40/28,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.99

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