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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.95, 43,502.34 and 10,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.95, 43,502.34 and 10,278.62 is: 15,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.95 : 43,502.34 = 10,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.95/43,502.34 = 10,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.95x = 43,502.34 × 10,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.95x = 447,144,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,144,021.97/28,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.38

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