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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,655.70, 42,995.70 and 18,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,655.70, 42,995.70 and 18,133.80 is: 27,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,655.70 : 42,995.70 = 18,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,655.70/42,995.70 = 18,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,655.70x = 42,995.70 × 18,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,655.70x = 779,675,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,675,424.66/28,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,208.39

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