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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,989.06, 43,453.88 and 12,338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,989.06, 43,453.88 and 12,338.38 is: 18,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,989.06 : 43,453.88 = 12,338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,989.06/43,453.88 = 12,338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,989.06x = 43,453.88 × 12,338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,989.06x = 536,150,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,150,483.91/28,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.92

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