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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,864.10, 43,312.35 and 12,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,864.10, 43,312.35 and 12,221.30 is: 18,338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,864.10 : 43,312.35 = 12,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,864.10/43,312.35 = 12,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,864.10x = 43,312.35 × 12,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,864.10x = 529,333,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,333,223.06/28,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.81

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