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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,407.60, 42,562.80 and 18,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,407.60, 42,562.80 and 18,007.20 is: 26,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,407.60 : 42,562.80 = 18,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,407.60/42,562.80 = 18,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,407.60x = 42,562.80 × 18,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,407.60x = 766,436,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,436,852.16/28,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.99

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