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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,860.69, 43,259.51 and 18,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,860.69, 43,259.51 and 18,335.42 is: 27,483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,860.69 : 43,259.51 = 18,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,860.69/43,259.51 = 18,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,860.69x = 43,259.51 × 18,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,860.69x = 793,181,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,181,068.55/28,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,483.09

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