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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,158.60, 42,207.38 and 18,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,158.60, 42,207.38 and 18,304.96 is: 27,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,158.60 : 42,207.38 = 18,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,158.60/42,207.38 = 18,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,158.60x = 42,207.38 × 18,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,158.60x = 772,604,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,604,402.60/28,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,437.60

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