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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,603.80, 42,905.70 and 18,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,603.80, 42,905.70 and 18,106.20 is: 27,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,603.80 : 42,905.70 = 18,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,603.80/42,905.70 = 18,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,603.80x = 42,905.70 × 18,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,603.80x = 776,859,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,859,185.34/28,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.30

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