Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,882.28, 43,314.60 and 12,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,882.28, 43,314.60 and 12,242 is: 18,359.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,882.28 : 43,314.60 = 12,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,882.28/43,314.60 = 12,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,882.28x = 43,314.60 × 12,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,882.28x = 530,257,333.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,257,333.20/28,882.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,359.26
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