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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.16, 43,421.58 and 12,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.16, 43,421.58 and 12,323.07 is: 18,479.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.16 : 43,421.58 = 12,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.16/43,421.58 = 12,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.16x = 43,421.58 × 12,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.16x = 535,087,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,087,169.85/28,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.86

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