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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,879.88, 43,306.86 and 13,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,879.88, 43,306.86 and 13,289 is: 19,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,879.88 : 43,306.86 = 13,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,879.88/43,306.86 = 13,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,879.88x = 43,306.86 × 13,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,879.88x = 575,504,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,504,862.54/28,879.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.54

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