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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,875.76, 43,279.98 and 12,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,875.76, 43,279.98 and 12,230.20 is: 18,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,875.76 : 43,279.98 = 12,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,875.76/43,279.98 = 12,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,875.76x = 43,279.98 × 12,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,875.76x = 529,322,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,322,811.40/28,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.04

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