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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,842.91, 43,203.82 and 18,307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,842.91, 43,203.82 and 18,307.51 is: 27,422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,842.91 : 43,203.82 = 18,307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,842.91/43,203.82 = 18,307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,842.91x = 43,203.82 × 18,307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,842.91x = 790,954,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,954,366.69/28,842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.84

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