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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,019.60, 42,029.40 and 18,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,019.60, 42,029.40 and 18,105.20 is: 27,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,019.60 : 42,029.40 = 18,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,019.60/42,029.40 = 18,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,019.60x = 42,029.40 × 18,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,019.60x = 760,950,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,950,692.88/28,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.80

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