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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.80, 41,968.80 and 18,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.80, 41,968.80 and 18,113.40 is: 27,122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.80 : 41,968.80 = 18,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.80/41,968.80 = 18,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.80x = 41,968.80 × 18,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.80x = 760,197,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,197,661.92/28,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,122.99

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