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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.91, 43,498.35 and 10,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.91, 43,498.35 and 10,265.88 is: 15,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.91 : 43,498.35 = 10,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.91/43,498.35 = 10,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.91x = 43,498.35 × 10,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.91x = 446,548,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,548,841.30/28,985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.72

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