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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,705.40, 28,058.10 and 18,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,705.40, 28,058.10 and 18,575.80 is: 27,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,705.40 : 28,058.10 = 18,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,705.40/28,058.10 = 18,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,705.40x = 28,058.10 × 18,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,705.40x = 521,201,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,201,653.98/18,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,863.70

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