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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,852.20, 43,313.40 and 18,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,852.20, 43,313.40 and 18,322.20 is: 27,505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,852.20 : 43,313.40 = 18,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,852.20/43,313.40 = 18,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,852.20x = 43,313.40 × 18,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,852.20x = 793,596,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,596,777.48/28,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,505.59

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