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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.32, 43,415.89 and 12,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.32, 43,415.89 and 12,292.32 is: 18,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.32 : 43,415.89 = 12,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.32/43,415.89 = 12,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.32x = 43,415.89 × 12,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.32x = 533,681,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,681,944.60/28,967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.59

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