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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.80, 43,433.70 and 8,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.80, 43,433.70 and 8,179.30 is: 12,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.80 : 43,433.70 = 8,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.80/43,433.70 = 8,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.80x = 43,433.70 × 8,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.80x = 355,257,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,257,262.41/28,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.95

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