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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,990.82, 43,498.61 and 12,358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,990.82, 43,498.61 and 12,358.69 is: 18,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,990.82 : 43,498.61 = 12,358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,990.82/43,498.61 = 12,358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,990.82x = 43,498.61 × 12,358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,990.82x = 537,585,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,585,618.93/28,990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.31

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