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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,285.80, 42,428.70 and 18,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,285.80, 42,428.70 and 18,306.60 is: 27,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,285.80 : 42,428.70 = 18,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,285.80/42,428.70 = 18,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,285.80x = 42,428.70 × 18,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,285.80x = 776,725,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,725,239.42/28,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.90

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