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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,981.14, 28,276.84 and 18,128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,981.14, 28,276.84 and 18,128.22 is: 27,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,981.14 : 28,276.84 = 18,128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,981.14/28,276.84 = 18,128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,981.14x = 28,276.84 × 18,128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,981.14x = 512,608,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,608,776.42/18,981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.22

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