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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,904.60, 43,332.90 and 12,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,904.60, 43,332.90 and 12,277.40 is: 18,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,904.60 : 43,332.90 = 12,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,904.60/43,332.90 = 12,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,904.60x = 43,332.90 × 12,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,904.60x = 532,015,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,015,346.46/28,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.91

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