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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,449.20, 42,673.80 and 18,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,449.20, 42,673.80 and 18,106.80 is: 27,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,449.20 : 42,673.80 = 18,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,449.20/42,673.80 = 18,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,449.20x = 42,673.80 × 18,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,449.20x = 772,685,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,685,961.84/28,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,160.20

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