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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,681.94, 42,966.90 and 18,791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,681.94, 42,966.90 and 18,791.18 is: 28,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,681.94 : 42,966.90 = 18,791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,681.94/42,966.90 = 18,791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,681.94x = 42,966.90 × 18,791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,681.94x = 807,398,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,398,751.94/28,681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,150.07

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