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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,849.64, 43,176.54 and 18,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,849.64, 43,176.54 and 18,314.60 is: 27,409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,849.64 : 43,176.54 = 18,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,849.64/43,176.54 = 18,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,849.64x = 43,176.54 × 18,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,849.64x = 790,761,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,761,059.48/28,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,409.74

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