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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,865.32, 43,302.51 and 12,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,865.32, 43,302.51 and 12,225.44 is: 18,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,865.32 : 43,302.51 = 12,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,865.32/43,302.51 = 12,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,865.32x = 43,302.51 × 12,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,865.32x = 529,392,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,392,346.11/28,865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.08

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