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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.60, 43,434.30 and 9,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.60, 43,434.30 and 9,232.60 is: 13,849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.60 : 43,434.30 = 9,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.60/43,434.30 = 9,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.60x = 43,434.30 × 9,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.60x = 401,011,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,011,518.18/28,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.67

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