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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,163.70, 42,136.20 and 18,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,163.70, 42,136.20 and 18,322.20 is: 27,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,163.70 : 42,136.20 = 18,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,163.70/42,136.20 = 18,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,163.70x = 42,136.20 × 18,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,163.70x = 772,027,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,027,883.64/28,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.16

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