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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.42, 41,939.19 and 18,114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.42, 41,939.19 and 18,114.42 is: 27,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.42 : 41,939.19 = 18,114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.42/41,939.19 = 18,114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.42x = 41,939.19 × 18,114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.42x = 759,704,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,704,102.12/28,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,127.04

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