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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,502.20, 42,753.30 and 18,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,502.20, 42,753.30 and 18,004.60 is: 27,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,502.20 : 42,753.30 = 18,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,502.20/42,753.30 = 18,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,502.20x = 42,753.30 × 18,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,502.20x = 769,756,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,756,065.18/28,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.90

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