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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,534.70, 42,837.15 and 18,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,534.70, 42,837.15 and 18,004.70 is: 27,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,534.70 : 42,837.15 = 18,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,534.70/42,837.15 = 18,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,534.70x = 42,837.15 × 18,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,534.70x = 771,270,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,270,034.61/28,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.20

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