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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,991.14, 43,499.08 and 12,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,991.14, 43,499.08 and 12,359 is: 18,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,991.14 : 43,499.08 = 12,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,991.14/43,499.08 = 12,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,991.14x = 43,499.08 × 12,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,991.14x = 537,605,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,605,129.72/28,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.78

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