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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,691.28, 42,946.74 and 18,124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,691.28, 42,946.74 and 18,124.65 is: 27,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,691.28 : 42,946.74 = 18,124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,691.28/42,946.74 = 18,124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,691.28x = 42,946.74 × 18,124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,691.28x = 778,394,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,394,631.14/28,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,130.01

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