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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.91, 41,963.50 and 18,152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.91, 41,963.50 and 18,152.53 is: 27,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.91 : 41,963.50 = 18,152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.91/41,963.50 = 18,152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.91x = 41,963.50 × 18,152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.91x = 761,743,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,743,692.66/28,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,173.19

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