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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.40, 28,042.37 and 7,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.40, 28,042.37 and 7,005.42 is: 10,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.40 : 28,042.37 = 7,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.40/28,042.37 = 7,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.40x = 28,042.37 × 7,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.40x = 196,448,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,448,579.65/18,700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.05

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