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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,882.32, 43,304.94 and 12,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,882.32, 43,304.94 and 12,027 is: 18,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,882.32 : 43,304.94 = 12,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,882.32/43,304.94 = 12,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,882.32x = 43,304.94 × 12,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,882.32x = 520,828,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,828,453.25/28,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.78

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