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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,744.20, 43,101.89 and 18,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,744.20, 43,101.89 and 18,235.33 is: 27,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,744.20 : 43,101.89 = 18,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,744.20/43,101.89 = 18,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,744.20x = 43,101.89 × 18,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,744.20x = 785,977,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,977,057.22/28,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,343.85

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