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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.80, 28,043.70 and 18,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.80, 28,043.70 and 18,039.70 is: 27,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.80 : 28,043.70 = 18,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.80/28,043.70 = 18,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.80x = 28,043.70 × 18,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.80x = 505,899,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,899,934.89/18,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,059.55

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