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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,916.72, 43,380.88 and 12,276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,916.72, 43,380.88 and 12,276.62 is: 18,417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,916.72 : 43,380.88 = 12,276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,916.72/43,380.88 = 12,276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,916.72x = 43,380.88 × 12,276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,916.72x = 532,570,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,570,579.03/28,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.39

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