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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.52, 43,498.26 and 9,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.52, 43,498.26 and 9,274.26 is: 13,913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.52 : 43,498.26 = 9,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.52/43,498.26 = 9,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.52x = 43,498.26 × 9,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.52x = 403,414,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,414,172.79/28,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.46

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