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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,905.40, 43,358.10 and 18,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,905.40, 43,358.10 and 18,537.40 is: 27,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,905.40 : 43,358.10 = 18,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,905.40/43,358.10 = 18,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,905.40x = 43,358.10 × 18,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,905.40x = 803,746,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,746,442.94/28,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.10

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