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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,658.61, 42,897.80 and 18,092.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,658.61, 42,897.80 and 18,092.06 is: 27,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,658.61 : 42,897.80 = 18,092.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,658.61/42,897.80 = 18,092.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,658.61x = 42,897.80 × 18,092.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,658.61x = 776,109,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,109,563.08/28,658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,081.20

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