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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,098.85, 42,193.38 and 18,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,098.85, 42,193.38 and 18,625.72 is: 27,968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,098.85 : 42,193.38 = 18,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,098.85/42,193.38 = 18,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,098.85x = 42,193.38 × 18,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,098.85x = 785,882,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,882,191.49/28,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,968.48

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