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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,960.26, 43,434.72 and 9,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,960.26, 43,434.72 and 9,233.52 is: 13,848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,960.26 : 43,434.72 = 9,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,960.26/43,434.72 = 9,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,960.26x = 43,434.72 × 9,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,960.26x = 401,055,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,055,355.81/28,960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.47

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