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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,972.76, 43,462.58 and 10,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,972.76, 43,462.58 and 10,248.93 is: 15,374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,972.76 : 43,462.58 = 10,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,972.76/43,462.58 = 10,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,972.76x = 43,462.58 × 10,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,972.76x = 445,444,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,444,888.79/28,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.61

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