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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,875.79, 43,316.49 and 12,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,875.79, 43,316.49 and 12,005.29 is: 18,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,875.79 : 43,316.49 = 12,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,875.79/43,316.49 = 12,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,875.79x = 43,316.49 × 12,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,875.79x = 520,027,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,027,024.23/28,875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.10

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