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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.67, 42,996.99 and 18,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.67, 42,996.99 and 18,801.66 is: 28,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.67 : 42,996.99 = 18,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.67/42,996.99 = 18,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.67x = 42,996.99 × 18,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.67x = 808,414,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,414,787.00/28,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,202.48

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