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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,140.47, 42,180.33 and 18,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,140.47, 42,180.33 and 18,286.82 is: 27,410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,140.47 : 42,180.33 = 18,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,140.47/42,180.33 = 18,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,140.47x = 42,180.33 × 18,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,140.47x = 771,344,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,344,102.25/28,140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,410.49

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