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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,958.52, 43,437.33 and 9,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,958.52, 43,437.33 and 9,236.96 is: 13,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,958.52 : 43,437.33 = 9,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,958.52/43,437.33 = 9,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,958.52x = 43,437.33 × 9,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,958.52x = 401,228,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,228,662.53/28,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.29

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