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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,508.92, 42,703.62 and 18,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,508.92, 42,703.62 and 18,068.92 is: 27,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,508.92 : 42,703.62 = 18,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,508.92/42,703.62 = 18,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,508.92x = 42,703.62 × 18,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,508.92x = 771,608,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,608,293.49/28,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,065.50

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