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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.60, 43,382.40 and 12,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.60, 43,382.40 and 12,278.80 is: 18,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.60 : 43,382.40 = 12,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.60/43,382.40 = 12,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.60x = 43,382.40 × 12,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.60x = 532,683,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,683,813.12/28,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.20

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