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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.80, 42,702.90 and 18,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.80, 42,702.90 and 18,014.20 is: 26,980.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.80 : 42,702.90 = 18,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.80/42,702.90 = 18,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.80x = 42,702.90 × 18,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.80x = 769,258,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,258,581.18/28,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,980.36

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