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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,990.77, 43,484.79 and 10,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,990.77, 43,484.79 and 10,270.50 is: 15,405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,990.77 : 43,484.79 = 10,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,990.77/43,484.79 = 10,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,990.77x = 43,484.79 × 10,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,990.77x = 446,610,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,610,535.70/28,990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.27

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