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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.70, 42,986.70 and 18,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.70, 42,986.70 and 18,127.80 is: 27,199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.70 : 42,986.70 = 18,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.70/42,986.70 = 18,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.70x = 42,986.70 × 18,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.70x = 779,254,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,254,300.26/28,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.39

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