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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,906.81, 43,359.22 and 12,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,906.81, 43,359.22 and 12,256.12 is: 18,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,906.81 : 43,359.22 = 12,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,906.81/43,359.22 = 12,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,906.81x = 43,359.22 × 12,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,906.81x = 531,415,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,415,803.43/28,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.76

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