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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,558.32, 42,846.93 and 18,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,558.32, 42,846.93 and 18,016.17 is: 27,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,558.32 : 42,846.93 = 18,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,558.32/42,846.93 = 18,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,558.32x = 42,846.93 × 18,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,558.32x = 771,937,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,937,574.86/28,558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.22

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