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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,885.28, 43,312.26 and 13,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,885.28, 43,312.26 and 13,289 is: 19,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,885.28 : 43,312.26 = 13,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,885.28/43,312.26 = 13,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,885.28x = 43,312.26 × 13,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,885.28x = 575,576,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,576,623.14/28,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.30

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