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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,647.90, 42,980.97 and 18,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,647.90, 42,980.97 and 18,183.11 is: 27,280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,647.90 : 42,980.97 = 18,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,647.90/42,980.97 = 18,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,647.90x = 42,980.97 × 18,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,647.90x = 781,527,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,527,399.60/28,647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.44

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