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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.70, 42,259.20 and 18,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.70, 42,259.20 and 18,404.20 is: 27,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.70 : 42,259.20 = 18,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.70/42,259.20 = 18,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.70x = 42,259.20 × 18,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.70x = 777,746,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,746,768.64/28,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.05

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