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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.67, 28,129.01 and 17,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.67, 28,129.01 and 17,675.58 is: 26,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.67 : 28,129.01 = 17,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.67/28,129.01 = 17,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.67x = 28,129.01 × 17,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.67x = 497,196,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,196,610.76/18,779.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.26

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