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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,945, 43,422.66 and 10,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,945, 43,422.66 and 10,235.90 is: 15,355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,945 : 43,422.66 = 10,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,945/43,422.66 = 10,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,945x = 43,422.66 × 10,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,945x = 444,470,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,470,005.49/28,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.67

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