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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,751.12, 43,126.68 and 18,231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,751.12, 43,126.68 and 18,231.64 is: 27,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,751.12 : 43,126.68 = 18,231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,751.12/43,126.68 = 18,231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,751.12x = 43,126.68 × 18,231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,751.12x = 786,270,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,270,104.16/28,751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.46

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