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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.40, 42,008.10 and 18,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.40, 42,008.10 and 18,674.20 is: 28,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.40 : 42,008.10 = 18,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.40/42,008.10 = 18,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.40x = 42,008.10 × 18,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.40x = 784,467,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,467,661.02/28,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,011.30

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