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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,966.05, 43,449.83 and 9,244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,966.05, 43,449.83 and 9,244.58 is: 13,867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,966.05 : 43,449.83 = 9,244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,966.05/43,449.83 = 9,244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,966.05x = 43,449.83 × 9,244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,966.05x = 401,675,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,675,429.42/28,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.11

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